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Home My WebLink AboutID-2837-ARBCITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK May 14, 2012 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Selection Of Candidates To Be Interviewed For The Architectural Review Board For Two Full Terms And One Unexpired Term Ending On September 30, 2015 Enclosed are seven applications submitted for three terms, ending on September 30, 2015 on the Architectural Review Board. One Commissioner, Heather Young, resigned. Her term will expire on September 30, 2012. The applicant appointed to that term will serve through the unexpired term and a full term which will expire on September 30, 2015. The other two terms will begin on October 1, 2012 and expire on September 30, 2015. At the Council Meeting on May 14, 2012, the City Council will select the candidates to be interviewed for the Architectural Review Board, with the interview date to be determined. Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the request of the applicant. A full set of non-redacted applications will be emailed to Council Members directly. The applicants are as follows: 1.Michael Alcheck 2.Naseem Alizadeh 3.Peter Baltay 4.Alexander Lew 5.Sassan Padramrazi 6.Randolph Popp 7.Heidi Schwenk REPORT PREPARED BY: Ronna Jojola Gonsalves, Deputy City Clerk Updated: 5/4/2012 12:58 PM by Ronna Gonsalves Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: ·Alcheck Application (PDF) ·Alizadeh Application (PDF) ·Beltray Application (PDF) ·Lew Application (PDF) ·Pedramrazi Application (PDF) ·Popp Application (PDF) ·Schwenk Application (PDF) Department Head:Donna Grider, City Clerk (O.Q.' .... ~ •• : •.........•. . . itt- , .' ctr-Y Igf F~L0 A~ro>e A CHTY CLERK'S IDf'FtlZE 12 APR 20 PM 3:48 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329~2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your.~ application. NAME: Alcheck Last Michael First HOME PHONE; WORK PHONE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: Education: University of California, Davis School of Law & School of Management (JD/MBA, 200S) Emory University (BBA, 2004) List relevant training and experience. certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Admitted to practice law in California in 2008~ Member of the Ameri~n Bar A$$ociation, the real property sections of both the Ameri~n and California Bar A$$ociations, and the San Francisco Bar Association. Goodwin Procter LLP (2008-2011) • Real Estate Investment Management Group. Attorney Cooley Godward LLP (2006,2007) -Real Estate Transactions Group. Associate California Courts of Appeal(2005)-Judicial Extern for Justice Judith Ashmann-Gerst 2008 Bank of America Low Income Housing Challenge Competition Grand Prize Winner Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • Are YOil a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City' of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board melllbersor commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in Yes [l] 0 [Z] business With the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected D by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? if you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT o No 0 0 0 Present or last employer Name of Company; Loyola Management qompany l Occupation: General Counsell VP of Operations (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant t ~"J).~ .,;' ~/ -. .. ..:;;;;?'/~ Date: 4/20/12 ads/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO ARCIDTECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Michael Alcheck Date: 4/20/12 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No • Architectural Review Board c===J ~are: __________ ~ [LJ 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: D Email from City Clerk: [lJ Palo Alto Weekly: D AIA:D The Daily Post: 0 Flyer/Bookmark: 0 Other, Please Specify: forwarded to me by Ronit Bodner (City of Los Altos Planning Commissioner) 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am involved in the San Francisco chapter of ULI (Urban Land Institute), particularly within the Young Leaders Group. ULl's mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. This is achieved by providing pragmatic land use expertise and education to the public and private sector. I am currently fulfilling my first term as a member of the San FranciSCO Board of Directors of the JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) and serve on the Legislative Affairs Committee. I am an active member of the San FranCisco Young Leadership Development Program of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). I am an active participant in community improvement organizations such as Rebuilding Together SF and Oakland, which mobilize teams of volunteers to revitalize low income neighborhoods by repairing homes and renovating schools. 4. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that inrerests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Archirectural Review Board? The ARB Is charged wi1h design review of aM new constructJon and certain changes to existing reslden1lal, commercial and multi-family projects. The proceBB of enabling residents to update and develop their homes and buslnass whOa encoureging and maintaining the character and quality of our existing neighborhoods Is very Importsnt for!he vitality of our city and one that I believe I am well qualified for. ,.. an attorney, I haw experience wtth understanding codes and ordinanceS and distinguishing between Instances where the latter of!he law leaves no room for Interpretation on a matter and where the language Is wr\tIen In such a way as to permit dlsc:lBtion. I also can appreciate that there may be Insfllncal tha ARB will be presented wtth a proposed variance application or cIaaIgn review which requires notJuat an analysis of how the variance would a1fect an Indlvtdual project but the broader community. In managing litigation for yellS, I have experience in mediating between conftlctlng pertie. to reach a mutualy beneficial rasolullon when possible. N. the _ time, I understand that It II not lllweys possible and I am comfortable making decIsIona that rasolve mattera one way or the oItler. ,.. a raal estate professional, I understsod tha Implications that tha ARB's decisions have on the desirabKIty of residence and Investment In our ctIy.1 appreciate the goals of ensuring that new developnient occurs In a manner which Is consistent wtth tha objectives of the City's design criteria and guldallnes and the goals and policies of the general plan. I also appreCiate the value of promoting continuity In design decisions to encourage and maintain the character and quality Of exl81Ing neighborhoods. At the same time, I think ingenuity in planning and embracing new design Ideas is not inconsistent with that etrort. FInally, I have a perticular Interest in encouraging 'green" design and construction that tries to minimize the ecological footprint of a project. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? As a board member, I think one has to have a passion for his or her community and a willingness to develop an in-depth understanding of the planning and building code in order to effectively consider how decisions before the ARB will affect the community. A board member must work closely with city planners to understand their recommendations at the same time being respectful and eager to learn the opinions expressed by residents and fellow Board Members at public hearings. Regularly, I presume, a Board Member must be willing to make difficult choices that will satiSfy some, but not all, in the community. When recommendations are then referred to the Council, my hope would be that the ARB will have clearly articulated its rationale for a decision that provides clarity and conSistency to the Council as well as members of the community. 6. What are the current issues facing the Architectural Review Board? I Linderstand that some of the specific matters coming before the ARB include: (1) the Edgewood Plaza Project, (2) the VMWare Campus development on the former Roche Site, (3) the Stanford Shopping Center modification plan, and (4) a number of other proposed projects including a four story mixed use development on Birch Street, an eight story hospitality project on Hamilton Avenue, and a residential project on Hawthorne, among others. Broader issues that the ARB faces include: (1) providing encouragement in green design and.construction that balances development and preservation goals, as well as, (2) ensuring that residents and developers feel that the ARB promotes continuity in the community and clarity in reaching those goals. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? I would like to see the Architectural Review Board continue to promote the orderly and harmonious development of the City while encouraging preservation of the most desirable uses of land and improvements. Hopefully. this can be accomplished while at the same time stimulating green design by evaluating design proposals and variance requests with an eye to how the development and changes affect (if at all) the environment. I would also like to encourage the preservation of the natural landscape insofar as practical and promote development that includes landscaping that is generous and inviting. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 (D~ ... C1 . . .* ..... .. . . . City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Pa.lo Alto, CA 94301 . CONSENT FORM California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individuaL" The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: D I . give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I , I I Michael Alcheck request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. 1000 Fremont Avenue, Suite 120, Los Altos, CA 94024 Address 650-260-8451 Phone malcheck@gmail.com ~~~ .. Signature* .~ 4/20/2012 Date *The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sIgn In ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed Signature or unsigned application will notbe accepted. . BdsICommissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CALIFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leglnfo.ca.gov 6254.21. (a) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPointed offiCial on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual. (b) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed offiCial, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person is an elected or appointed offiCial and intending to cause imminent great bodily harm that Is likely to occur or threatening to cause imminent great bodily harm to that individual. A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of the offiCial, or his or her residing spouse or child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. (c) (1) (A) No person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home addressor telephonfi number of any elected or appointed official if that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or association to not disclose his or her home address or telephone number. (B) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature, a city oouncil, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (C) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected offiCial shall be effective for four years, regardless of whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period. (D) (i) A person, bUSiness, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appointed official pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the recipient of the written demand. (Ii) After receiving the elected or apPointed official's written demand, the person, business, or association shall not transfer the apPointed or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (iii) Clause (ii) shall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities COde, or its affiliate, from transferring the elected or apPointed official's home address or telephone number to any person, business, or association, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary in the event of an emergency, or to oollect a debt owed by the elected or appointed official to the telephone corporation or its affiliate. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, "publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An offiCial whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the offiCial court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for a violation of the court's order for an injunction or declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph. (3) An elected or appointed official may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professional association of Similar officials to act, on behalf of that official, as that official's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (d) (1) No person, bUSiness, or association shall soliCit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number of an elected or apPOinted official with the Intent to cause imminent great bodily harm to the offiCial or to any person residing at the official's home address. (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an offiCial whose home address or telephone number is solicited, sold, or traded in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action In any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation has occurred, it shall award damages to that official in an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual damages but in no case less than four thousand dollars ($4,000). (e) An interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined In Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harm to an elected or appointed offiCial. (f) For purposes of this section, "elected or apPOinted official" includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court commissioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) Appointees of the Governor, (9) Appointees of the legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs, (13) A public safety offiCial, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and apPOintees of the President. (g) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal COde, or any other provision of law. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • ARCIDTECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 CITY OF P,\LO ALTOiC':A CITY CLERK'S 0F'FI{}E 12 MAR 28 PH 2: 3,t. Please print or type answers to all questions and place Nt A inthose areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your signed application . . NAME: Alizadeh Last RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: Naseem First HOME PHC)NE: WORK. PHC)NE:i CELL PHC)NE: 2002: Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1998: Bachelor of Architecture, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY List relevant training and e~ence certificates oftraini.n~ licenses. or professional re;s1ration: I am a hcensed archlfetn MassaChusettS an am in the process 0 receiving reciproCity for California. I am a LEED Accredited Professional for. New Construction and am NCARS certified. I . am a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Institute for Urban Design. I have worked on various architectural and urban design projects in the United States, Italy, England, Russia, and China at several international firms. I started my own practice (Bureau for Architecture and Urbanism) in 2009 and am currently completing a LEED certified house in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The progress of this project as well as others and my complete CV are at: www.ba-u.com. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of: a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or savices for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171. D o D • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two D miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT D Present or last employer NruneofCompMY: _B_A_U ______ ~ ________ ~ __ _ Signature of Applicant ~ fl2 Occupation: Architect and Urban Designer (If retired, indicate former occupation) Date: March 28,2012 Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO ARcmTECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Naseem Alizadeh Date: March 28, 2012 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Yes " No 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Architectural Review Board D (Date: ___ --I.) lXJ 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weekly: D Email from City Clerk: 0 AlA: D Other, Please Specify: I sought out the ARB The Daily Post: D Flyer/Bookmark: D 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I interview Northern California candidates for Cornell's Bachelor of Architecture program. I am an active member of the Baha'i Faith and"am involved with the community here in Palo Alto. 4. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Architectural Review Board? I am interested in helping serve the community through policy affecting architecture, urbanism, and design. In my opinion, design choices impact building users and the community at large. I have very strong convictions about the need to support flourishing city centers. I believe that my experience with building and public space projects of different scales in very different urban contexts is a contribution to the board. I am committed to improving communities through good design. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles. how would you approach !ll8king such changes? . I would see my role on the board as a professional who is helping to ensure that projects are contributing to our community through using good design, activating street frontage, and adding uses that are beneficial to the City. I believe that all opinions should be voiced, but that the board should consult and act as a team whose mandate is to help provide Palo Alto with a built environment that is sound architecturally, environmentally, financially and socially. 6. What are the current issues fiIciJ!g the Architectural Review Board? I believe that one of the fUnctions of the board is to act as a "filter" which ensures that the built environment benefits inhabitants and users and offers a safe, interesting, and. vibrant place to live, work, and socialize. I believe that some of the current issues involve commercial and multi-family renovations, new builds on under-used or intill sites and how these will impact the future direction of Palo Alto. I would imagine that there are environmental, programmatic, and contextual issues that the board is engaged with. The Board also deals with providing an overall vision and trajectory for . design and building use for Palo Alto. 7. If appQinted. what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? I would like to see the support of building growth within certain areas (such as downtown or specific "growth corridorsll) and the continuing emphasis on environmentally responsible building. In this vein, I believe that educating the community at large about sustain ability in regards to architecture and urban development could be an ongoing goal for the ARB. I would also encourage the building of more residential facilities so as to better manage the demand for housing, as well as support increased building heights in an effort to curb commercial sprawl. I. would try to encourage designs that take advantage of northern California's climate in the use of materials and spaces. I would also like to see even more emphasis on bikable and walkable areas. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have . read and understand my rights under GOiernment Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR [K} I Naseem Alizadeh request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. 320 Bryant Street Address 6507526300 Phone nalizadeh@ba-u.com Email .z;&p March 28, 2012 Date *The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CAUFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leglnfo.ca.gov 6254.21. (a) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appoInted official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual. (b) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person Is an elected or appointed official and intending to cause Imminent great bodily harm that Is likely to occur or threatening to cause imminent great bodily harm to that Individual. A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily Injury of the offiCial, or his or her residing spouse or child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. (c) (1) (A) No person, bUSiness, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPOinted official If that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or association to not disclose his or her home address or telephone number. (B) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature, a city counCil, or a board of supervisors shall Include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (e) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected official shall be effective for four years, regardless of whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period. (D) (I) A person, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appointed official pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including Information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that this Information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the recipient of the written demand. (Ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, business, or association shall not transfer the appointed or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (iii) Clause (II) shall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities Code, or Its affiliate, from transferring the elected or appointed official's home address or telephone number to any person, bUSiness, or association, If the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary in the event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appointed offiCial to the telephone corporation or its affiliate. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, ·publicly post" or "publicly display" means to Intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief In any court of competent Jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has occurred, It may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the official court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be Imposed for a violation of the court's order for an Injunction or declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph. (3) An elected or appOinted official may deSignate In writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professional aSSOCiation of similar offiCials to act, on behalf of that offiCial, as that official's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall Include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that offiCial or of any person residing at the officIal's home address. (d) (1) No person, bUSiness, or association shall soliCit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number otan elected or appOinted official with the intent to cause Imminent great bodily harm to the official or to any person residing at the official's home address. (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an offiCial whose home address or telephone number Is solicited, sold, or traded in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action In any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation has occurred, It shall award damages to that official In an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual damages but In no case less than four thousand dollars ($4,000). (e) An interactive computer service or access software prOVider, as defined In Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider Intends to abet or cause Imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatens to cause Imminent great bodily harm to an elected or appOinted offiCial. (f) For purposes of this section, "elected or appOinted offiCial" includes, but Is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State constitutional Officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court commissioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) Appointees of the Governor, (9) Appointees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs, (13) A public safety officIal, as defined In Section 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and apPOintees of the President. (g) Nothing In this section Is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or any other provision of law. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 12 MAR 23 AM II: 03 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton A venue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your signed application. NAME: 8altay, Peter Last RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: ·BA Columbia University 1984 as Columbia OmversttY1985 MS Cohlmbia lJniversity 1986 MArch University of Washington 1990 First List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: CA Licensed Architect (1995-present) CA lIcel)Sed Contractor (1993-present) AlA Member-Santa Clara Chapter (1998-present) Practicing Architect and Contractor in Palo Alto (1993-present) Redwood City Architecture Review Board-Alternate (2005-present San Mateo County Design Review Board (2001-2004) • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer TOPOS Architects Name of Company: Occupation: .{ .{ .{ Architect (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant P B [ Digitally signed by Peter Ballay eter altay FON'CI1" ..... 'BallBy,o-TOPOS __ ,ou, /~II=_' __ corn,o=US v Date: 2012.03.2211:48:54-07'OD' ~ate: 3/20/2012 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571· CITY OF PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE Name: Peter Baltay Date: 3/20/2012 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Architectural Review Board Yes No (Date: Several 2. How did you LearQ about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: __ Email from City Clerk: ~ Palo Alto Weekly: __ Palo Alto Weekly Online: __ AIA: X Fogster.com: __ Other, Please Specify: _______________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: San. Mateo County Design Review Board-residential review for Emerald Hills projects Redwood CItY Architecture ReView Board-mostly commercial projects and slgnage In ewe JLiventus Sport Club-CYSA youth soccercoaching and board member AYSO soccer coach 4. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Architectural Review Board? I am an experienced local architect ~nd builder. I have worked on residential and commercial projectS In Palo Alto and surrounding areas, and understand the deSign review proceSS well Having sented on other local design review boards, I understand the technical review process, respect and appreciate the need for careful and open deliberations that are transparent to the community, and am able to balance the desires ·of applicants for Quick and straightforward approvals with long term goal of the community for orderly and harmonious development of the built ellvil all llieli t. . 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? ARB members serve to provide professional guidance to elected council members. 10 provide effective gUidance, ARB members must work cooperatively with each other to reach cnnsenSllS I have no Interest In changing roles with the City Council. 6. What are the current issues facing the ArchitectUral Review Board? The ARB must continue to provide prompt and clear guidance to applicants seeking to bUild In Palo Alto. While not compromising on overall deSign qualitY, approvals COl lid sometimes he granted more rapidly by keeping the ARB fOCI IS on larger scale issues. There Is some community concern regarding the overall 'Modernist' design sensibility of much new construction in palo Alto approved by the ARB. Better community outreach could educate the community about the architectural issues and decisions facillg Palo Alto. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? While I enjoy and appreciate many of the newer, well-designed contemporary projects in town, as do most local a~cl:.1itectsj it r:r:Iigl:.lt be valuable to solicit cor:r:lr:r:luRity iRP'lt OR tl:.1e o\!e~1I desigR di~ectioR of Rew da'relopr:r:I8Rt Will:.1 this input, the board might be able to take large scale community preferences into account. Additionally, the process might provide a valuable means for explaining and educating the merits of new projects to the community at large A simple on-line image and community blog of an upcoming project that has already been approved (aka "Coming soon"), together with an architects statement and ARB input would provide a valuable means of receiving general community input and education. The project could be changed quarterly and could likely be done using architect provided images, etc to reduce staff time. Please note that I am not advocating for a mass design review process, nor seeking broader public involvement in individual approvals. Rather, most people are simply curious about upcommg.developments, and such a posting would generate commumtY intereSt and mput. City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto,CA 94301 CONSENT FORM I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I wish to provide my written permission to the City of Palo Alto to post my home address and telephone number, on the City's website. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. _x_ I do not give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post my home address, telephone number, and email to the internet and request that they use the following contact information instead. 450 Kipling Street, Palo Alto CA 94301 Address (650) 327-7573 Phone peter@toposarchitects.com Email Print Name Peter Baltay Signature Date CALIFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov 6254.21. (a) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appOinted offiCial on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual. (b) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed offiCial, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internetknowing that person Is an elected or appointed offiCial and intending to cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatening to cause imminent great bodily harm to that Individual. A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of the official, or his or her residing spouse or child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. . (c) (1) (A) No person, bUSiness, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home address or telephone number of any elected or appOinted official if that offiCial has made a written demand of that person, bUSiness, or association to not disclose his or her home address or telephone number. . (6) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature, a city counCil, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that offiCial or of any person residing at the official's home address. (e) A written demand made under this para9raph by an elected offiCial shall be effective for four years, regardless of whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period. (D) (i) A person, bUSiness, or aSSOCiation that receives the written demand of an elected or appOinted offiCial pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the.official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including information provided to cellular telephone applicatlpns, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the recipient ofthe written demand. (Ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, bUSiness, or association shall not transfer the appOinted or elected offiCial's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (iii) Clause (Ii) shall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities Code, or its affiliate, from transferring the elected or appointed official's home address or telephone number to any person, business, or aSSOCiation, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary in the event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appOinted offiCial to the telephone corporation or its affiliate. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, "publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the offiCial court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dolla~ ($1,000) may b~ imposed for a violation of the court's order for an injunction or declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph. (3) An elected or apPOinted officiai may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professional association of Similar offiCials to act, on behalf of that offiCial, as that offiCial's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuantto this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that offiCial or of any person residing at the official's home address. (d) (1) No person, bUSiness, or association shall SOliCit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number of an elected or appointed offiCial with the intent to cause imminent great bOdily harm to the offiCial or to any person residing althe official's home address. ~ (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an offiCial whose home addressor telephone number is soliCited, sold, or traded in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation has occurred, It shall award damages to that offiCial in an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual damages but in no case less than four thousand dollars ($4,000). (e) An interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined in Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harm to an elected or apPOinted official, (f) For purposes of this section, "elected or appointed official" includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court commiSSioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) ApPOintees of the Governor, (9) AppOintees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs, (13) A public safety official, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and apPOintees of the President. (g) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or any other provision of law. Gonsalves, Ronna From: Sent: To: Subject: Peter Baltay [peter@toposarchitects.com] Thursday, March 22,20121:02 PM Gonsalves, Ronna ARB position Attachments: Peter Baltay-ARB application-20 March 2012.pdf Hi, I'm interested in applying for one of the open ARB positions. An application is attached. Page 1 of 1 Please note thatl do not wish to be considered for a seat filled by a current member who does not wish to step down. Thus, if three current board members reapply for ARB positions I wish to withdraw my application. Thanks, -peter baltay Peter B. Baltay, AlA TOPOS Architects, Inc 3/23/2012 '. r,'.tl?V Of rAlO A\J\O,:C;~,' \;~il'\ CLERK'S 6fFlf3·t \ 2 APR \ 9 Pt1 2: " \ ,ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office oftbe City Clerk ' 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 ' (650) 329-2571 Please print ortype answers'to allquestioDS and place N/A in thOse areas 1bat do not apply. Be Sufe that you fill outtbe attached supplement and return it with your !laid application. , NAME: Lew Alexander ~um~--------------~FkK~---------- RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: Master of Architecture, Columbia Univel"$ity, 1992. , Bachelor of Arts. major in architecture. Washington University. 1989. Pa~ Alto HIglt SchOol, 1985. List relevant ttainins and experience. certificates of~ licenses. or professional rgis!ratioD: House designer, current. Associate, WRTlSoiomon ETC Architecture & 'Urban Design in San Francisco, 1998-2006. Designer, Carrasco and Associates,in Palo Alto, 1995-1998. Graphic illustrator. Stanford University Architect and Planning Office, 1993-1994. Build It Green certified green building professional. ' , Passed 'all of the written architedregistration exams. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 ' • Are you a Palo Alto ResideDt? V' , • Do you have any relatives ormembers of your hoUsebold who are employed by the City of Palo Alto. who are currently serving em the Ci1¥ COunciJ.or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the tenn applied for? . • California state law requires appointed board aad·CommisSion members f:Ofile a detailed disclosure of their financial Interests. Fair Political Practices Coimnission, Cont1ictof Interest, Form 700. Doyouhave an investmeD.t.m. ordoyoti serve as anofticer or director o( a CompID.y doing business in Palo Alto which you belieVe is likely to; I} engage in Ia D 0 [l] business with the City. 2) provide products or services for Ci1¥ projects, or 3) be affected D. by decisions ~fthe board or ~~iem you ~ applying for? . Jfyou ~ yea. you IIItO' wish to· C01&ffIIt with the City A.ttomey be/0I'e filing this fl/JPli«ltion.. Please contact the City Attt.mey's OjJice at 650-329-2171. • ExcludiDg your principal residence, do you oWn real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? [1J EMPLOYMENT !iQ [Z] [Z] '0' Present or last employer Self employed Name of Company: Occupation: Design -(lf~re~dr--""-:-indicate:-:':"· -t(':""'rm-o-er-occu-pan-· -'011-) Date: 4/19/12 Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton AVenue Palo Alto, CA 943,01 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO ·ARCBITECfURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLaMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE Name: Alexander Lew Date: 4/19/12 Please ptintor type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed applk:ation. You n1ay submit a4diti~ sheets, if JleCeIIS8lY, to c:ompIete your answers., . . Yes ,. . No 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Architectural Review Board [Z] (Date: ___ -J,) o 2. How did you Learn about 1he vacancy on the Architectural Review BOard? . Rotary Club: 0 Email ftom City CleIk: [l] Palo Alto Weeldy: D AIA:D The Daily PoSt: D . FlyerlBookmark: D ~,~~:--------------------~--------~------------ 3. Describe your involvement in COlDIIlU1Uty" activities, volunteer and civic organbations: I cummtly volunteer on the Architectural RevIew Board (1.5 tenns). I write aiticIes, regarding develOpment projects tor the Old Mountain VIeW Neighborhood Association's newsletter. I·atlend forums on the Grand Boulevard Initiative. I have studied the EI Camino Real corridor with a local architect and an urban designer. I researched and illustrated preliminary drawings fbr the Dream Team charrette for the University Avan~ transit station. I organize bicycle rides for Western Wheelers, a Palo Alto cycling dub, including ~I tours to historical sites on the peninsula •. , have also served as a board member. I help design cycling jerseys for a century ride thatparlly'beneflts the Silicon Valley Bicycle CoaIJIion. The ride also partners with POST and organic farms·along the coast to promote open space and sustainable agriculture. I also occasionally lead atchitectural walking tours of Stanford for Golden Gate Top of the Hili Gang, a·1oca1 hiking and skiing dub. ' 4. What is it aboJJt the Architectural Review Board that intcRsts you? What qualities, experience 'and expertise , ,would you bring to the Architectural Review Board? I am imerested in ensuring high quality deslgn,that Is compatible with the city. This is a ' challenging task in this, era Where some architects try to stand out with exuberant designs and others succumb to the ubiquitous design standards of national brands and chains; I believe that well-designed places are greater th8n the sum of their individual parts. Many area of PalO Alto have succ8eded at this, so it is critical that new developrnerits fit in with their surroundings. I can visualiZe the relationship between infrastructure, urban design, architecb.ti'e. and landscape. I am experienced at'designing a wide variety of projects. including gardens, houses. multifamily housing, mixed-use transit villages, and campus urban design, and I knovv where some pitfalls can happen. Bds/Commissions 702-23 8/31/2011 S. How would you see yOlU' role as bori member·when recommending polley and workiDg with the Council? Ifit were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? Most of the time, the Comprehen$ive Plan,sp~c plans, zoning .ordinance, and design guidelines provide thorough policy guidelines and requirement. Sometimes policy issues are raised during ARB meetings. When a pattern emerges, 'the board UStJally adds that item to the agenda to the boards' retreat or joint. meetings with the City Council and/or Planning and Transportation Commission. The planning staff provide insight, data, and recommendations. In addition, I inquire with profes$iOnat colleagues with regards to how other cities handle similar issues. 6. What are 1he current issues faclns the Architectural Review BOard? The board should review the South EI camino Design Guidelines, the Planning and Transportation Commission's housing site list, and the existing zoning since many of the . propos8d housing sites are located on EI Camino Real. . The board .should have a better framework for reviewing projects that utilize Califomia's density bonus for affordable housing. The board should carefully consider compatibility and context. The City Council' disagreed with the board's recommendation for approval on 2 reoent,large projects (I was the only board member that dissented on both projects). In addition, many members of the public have eXpressed concern about the design characte~ of several, recent projects. 7. If appobited, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review BOard achieve? More community outreach Is needed for the deveJopri1ent process. A few projects .have generated a lot of publicity, but there are many well designed projects that su~lIy navigated through the approval prOcess. The ARB's web page could include the Design . Awards and highlight other succeSsful projects with respect to both design and process. Flow charts and organization charts in the staff reports could help to Illustrate the approval process. At'a recent retreat, the board discussed with the chair of the Planning and Transportation Commission the roles of both commissions regarding some building types/zoning districts in order to provide a better approval process. The board should continue that dlsQussion and report to the City Council. The Board should review the LEED ND pilot project with the Planning Staff. The Board should recommend some modifications to the Sign Ordinance as discussed at the 'last two board retreats. I Would like to see the board review some of the approved projects after they have been constructed. The board did review all approved projects for the 2010 Design Awards. A lot of effort ~ spent selecting the best projects~ but more analysis could happen regarding the projects that were not considered. . '. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 G)p. ... .;0\: ~ ... ~ . ~. . City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM california Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,."No state or local agency shall post the home address 'or telephone number of any elected or appointed official o'n the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that Individual." The full code is attached • This consent form will not be fedacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the aty's ,webslte. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: . D I Alexander LtrN' give permission for the City of P~lo Alto to post to the .. City's website the attached Board and· Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to·the Palo Alto City Clerk. . OR [l] I Alexander Lew request that the City of' Palo Alto redact my home . address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached BoC)rd and CommiSSion Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following conta<;t . information Instead. 372A Bush St. M9unteih View. CA. 94()41 Address 650-694-4662 ·Phon~ a1exander.rusSell.l8w@gmail.com 4/1912012 Date *The applicant must have a digital Signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. . Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • I ._. • CAUFORNIA CODES. GOVERNMENT CODE SEcnON 625G--6270: http://www.leglnfo.ca.gov 6254.21. (a) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appoInted official on' the Internet without first obtalrilng the written pennisslon of thai: IndMdual.· . (b) No Person shaH knowingly post the home address or telephone 'number of any elected or appointed official, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person is an elected or appointed official and Intending to cause Imminent great bodily hann that is likely to occur or threatening to cause Imminent great bodily harm to that Individual. A violation of thIS subdivision 'Is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily Injury of the official, or his or her residing spouse or child, Is a misdemeanor or a felony. (c) (1) (A) No person, business; or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Intemet the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official If that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or association to not disclose his or her. home address or telephone number. . (8) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional. officer, a mayor, or a Member of the legISlature, a city council, or a board of supervisors shall Inclucte a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety . of that oflIdal or of any person residing at the official's home address. . (C) A written demand made under thIS paragraph by an elected official shall be effec:tIve for four years, regardless of whether or not the official's tenn has expired prior to the end of the fou .... yelr period. . . (D) (I) A person, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appointed official· pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, Indudlng Infonnatlon provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that thIS Information Is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the' reCIpient of the written demand. (II) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, business, or assoCiation shall not transfer the appointed or elected ofllclal's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (III) Clause (II) shall not be deemed to" prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined In Section 234 of the Public Utilities Code, or Its aflIliate, from transferring the elected or appointed· official's home address or telephone' number to arty person, bUSiness, or association, If the transfer Is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary In the event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the etected or appointed official to the telephone corporation or Its affiliate. . (E) For purposes of this paragraph, ·publlcly post" or ·publlcly display· means to Intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An offldal whose home address or telephone number IS made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring al'! action seeking Injunctive or declarative tellef In any court of competent jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has . occurred, It may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the·offidal court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be Imposed for a violation of the court's order for an . injunction or dedaratiVe relief obtafned pursuant to this paragraph. . . (3) An elected or ap~lnted official may designate In WI1tIng the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professlottal association of Similar officials to act, on behalf of that ofllcial, as that official's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuant to thIS section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall indudea statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. . . (d) (1) No person, business, or aSSOcIation shall SOlicit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number'of an elected or appointed official with the Intent to cause Imminent great bOdily ham to the ofliClaI or to·any person residing at the official's home address. . (2) Notwithstanding any other law,' an official whose home address or telephone number Is solicited, sold, or traded In violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action In any court of competent Jurisdiction. If a jury or cOurt finds that a violation has occurred, It shall award damages to that official In an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual damages but.ln no case less than four . thousand donars ($4,000). (e) An Interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined In SectIon 230(f) ofTltle 47 of the United states Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause imminent great bodily harm that Is likely to occur or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harm to an "ected or appointed official. . . (f) For purposes of this section, Relected or appointed offlclalft Includes, but Is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State cOnstitutional ofllcers, 2) Members of the legislature, (3) Judges and court commissioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a CIty council, (7) Members of a board of supe.-vlsors, (8) Appointees of the Governor, (9) Appointees of the legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) CIty attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and 'sheriffs, (13) A public safety official, as defined In SectIon 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal' judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and appointees of the President. (g) Nothing In this section Is intended to preclude punishment Instead under Sections 6.9, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or any other provision of law. Bds/Cotmnissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CITY OF PALO ALTO ~~TY ~F PAUl ALlC. C;\ tny CLEHK'S OFFICE' 12 Hi ,,~ .,: :10: 3l-----.- BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your signed application. NAME: Pedramrazi Last Sassan First RESIDE~CE 18990 Saratoga Glen Place ADDRESS: '-=-_____ ..::...-__________ _ Street Saratoga Ca 95070 City State Zip Education: HOME PHONE: 408 973 1374 WORK PI-lONE:· 408 297 8899 CELL PHONE: 408 3935559 EMAIL: sassanp@yahoo.com Master of science in Architecture and City planing from National University, tehran Iran 1980 List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses,pr professional registration: AlA member, LEEDAP, Architectural Exam Consultant, Califomia Architectural Board City Planner and Architectural Essay writer for AlA & San Jose colleges, Municipal Adviser In Middle East Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • po you have allY reI ati yes onnetnbersofyourhousehold who are employed by the City of 'Palo Alto, wbo (\.r~ cu~ntlYsetvlng Qll the City <4>!Jflcil, or who are boardmemoers or commissioners? • Are youllvailable and committed to completeth¢ term applied for? •• CaJlf()miutate lawrequires.appoitited board and commission members to. file a· detailed disclosure· of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Contlictof Interest, Fonri100. Do you have aninvestmentin, or'doyou serve:asanofncetordirect<>r of,a cornp~nydoittgbtisiness in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; lJengage in business with the City, 2) provide ,prodllct&0rservices for CitY pl;Ojects, ot 3 )oe affected by decisions oftheboard or commission:youare appJyjngfor? !fyou answered yes,YOIt/nay wi:"h to amsuit with the City Atto'J1/~bef()re ftliifgth.is applicafion. P/euse/Xmtactthe CityAttorney's Office at 650-329~117f. • ExdudingyolJr principal resid~nc~, do }'ouown r~at property in Palo Alto orwitl1in two miles of Palo Alto.? EMPLOYMJl]NT D D D D [Z] Present or last employer Name of Company: Occupation: Architect,· Senior Designer (Ifretired,illdicate formeroccJlpat.ion) Signature of Applicant Date: .-=-..05:;..··· .• _ .•. _Z2-_· .•.•• _l-='-:..-. _ -----r~rn~~~~~ BPs/counnil3l3iqns -702-23 8/:31l2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CI'I'Y 0 FF-AL(}-A-b'l'-O ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Sassan Pedram Razi Date: 3/22/12 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application, You lllay submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers, 1, Have YOll attended the following meeting? Yes No • Architectural Review Board D {Date: ____ ---J. D 2, How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: D Email from City Clerk: D Palo Alto Weekly: D AlA: [ZJ The Daily Post: D Flyer/Bookmark: D Other, Please Specify: ___________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am AlA and USGBC North California member. In both positions my role is making a better an healthier future for our children. 4, What is it about. the Archifectural Review Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise wOlild you bring to the Architectural Review Board? I like to involve in policy making for our future cities, Make a better place for our children and grand children, Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 5. How would YOLI sec your role as board member when recoillmending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessHry to change current roles,-how woulclyOu approach making SllCh changes') --- As a board member I will allocate more time for conversation between trades and professionals and make foundation for future collaboration. G. What are the current issues facing the Architectural Review Board? the current issues facing Architectural Review Board is how we can make standard and framework for green and zero footprint buildings. 7. Ifappointcd, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? More green and echo friendly goals and help natural resources. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 City of Palo Alto 250 Harrlilton AVenue PalgAltQ, CA94301 CONSENT FORM California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or toca.1 a.ge.ncy :shall .. post the hOme address or telephone numbergf any elected or ;:tppolnted gfficial on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of thatindivldUal./The full code Js attached ... This consent form wilrnotbe redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City1s website. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: ·1 ..f I tSassan Pedramrazi ... . give permission for theeity of PaJoAlto to post to the Clty~s website th.eattached Board and Commission Application intact. 1 have read and understand my rights under ·Government Code SectIon 6254.21. I JTlay revoke this permission at any time by prgviding written notice to the Palo Alto CityCIetk. OR o I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home . . address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached ~oardand Commission Application priorto posting to the City1:s website. I am proViding the following alternate information and reqpest thatthey use the foHowingcontact infbrmationinstead. . Address Phone Email Signature * Date *The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, Sj~nin ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office.. Atyped sIgnature or unsigned application will notbe accepted. BdS/Commissi .ons -702-23 8/31/2011 CALIFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CQPE SECTION_92S0-6270: httQ:jjwww.leginfo.ca.gov 6254.21. (a) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone nllmber of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual. (b) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPOinted official, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person is an elected or appointed official and intending to cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatening to calise imminent great bodily harm to that individual. A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of the official, or his or her residing spouse or child, is a misdemeanor or a felony, (c) (1) (A) No person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet tile home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official if that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or association to not disclose his or her home address or telephone number. (6) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature, a city council, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (e) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected official shall be effective for four years, regarclless of whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of tile four-year period. (D) (i) A person, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appOinted official pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the recipient of the written demand. (Ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, bUSiness, or association shall not transfer the appointed or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (iii) Clause (ii) shall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities Code, or its affiliate, from transferring the elected or appointed official's home address or telephone number to any person, business, or association, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary in the event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appOinted official to the telephone corporation or Its affiliate. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, "pubflcly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief In any court of competent jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the official court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for a violation of the court's order for an injunction or declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph. (3) An elected or appointed official may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professional association of similar officials to act, on behalf of that official, as that official's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (d) (1) No person, business, or association shall solicit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number of an elected or appointed official witll the intent to cause imminent great bodily harm to the official or to any person residing at the official's home address, (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an official whose home address or telephone number is solicited, sold, or traded in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation has occurred, it shall award damages to that official in an amount up to a maximum of three times tile actual damages but in no case less than four ttlousand dollars ($4,000). (e) An Interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined in Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or tllreatens to cause imminent great bodily harm to an elected or appointed official. (f) For purposes of this section, "elected or aPPointed official" includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court commissioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) Appointees of the Governor, (9) Appointees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs, (13) A public safety official, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and appOintees of the President. (g) Nothing in til is section is intended to preclude punisllrnent instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or any other provision of law. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CHY OF PALO ALTO,CA CITY CLERK'S OfFICE 12 APR 20 PH 4: 23 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the . . attached supplement and return it with your signed application. NAME: Popp Randolph ----------------------~----------Last First Education: HOME WORK CELL Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis, 1987 (Also -Fremont Hills Elementary School/Los Altos, Nixion Elementary School/Stanford, Terman Middle SchoollWilbur Middle School and Gunn High School, Palo Alto) List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: California Architectural License C24653 -Granted 1993 Member of American Institute of Architects ! Member of ICC ii " H I ii I ~ ~ I • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer Name of Company: Self Occupation: Architect (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant ~ Date: 4/20/2012 I Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO ARCIDTECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Randolph Popp Date: 4/20/2012 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? -Architectural Review Board Yes X (Date: Numerous No 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: __ Palo Alto Wee1dy: __ Palo Alto Weekly Online: __ Email from City Clerk: __ AIA: Fogster.com: __ Other, Please Specify: Lee Lippert and Judith Wasserman both mentioned the vacancy to me. 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: -City of Palo Alto Blueprint for a New Development Center, Task Force Member -City of Palo Alto High Speed Rail Workshop, Table Leader -City of Palo Alto East Meadow Corridor Design Charrette, Table Leader -Palo Alto Jewish Community Center Board Member/Exec. Committee member, 7 years -Rebuilding Together 2012, American Legion Hall, Redwood City, Architectural Advisor -Palo Alto Little League Field Lighting Project, 2005 -Palo Alto Little League T-Ball Field and Cellular Tower Coordination, 2012 4. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Architectural Review Board? My unique skill set is the result of a widely varied range of project work, the majority of which has been focused in Palo Alto. My experience includes: Single Family Residential, Multifamily, Mixed-use, Commercial Shell, Commercial Tenant Improvement, Retail, K-12 Educational, and Religious project types. This history has given me an opportunity to educate myself and develop a spectrum of bene·ficial skills. In addition to becoming well versed in zoning regulations and building code, my experience over the past 21 years has illustrated a particular expertise in working with agency staff, boards and commissions, team members and stakeholders toward quality projects. I thoroughly enjoy the complexities of the work I do and believe I can help others improve their work as well. I am excited aboutthe prospect of being involved in a broader range of projects to help elevate the quality and enhance the character of the built environment in Palo Alto. 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? -I would hope to work with the other members and the Council in open discussion to improve and further develop policy. Listening to others, understanding the basis of concerns or issues and having an opportunity to voice my thoughts or ideas toward refinement of roles or language would be a highly rewarding experience. 6. What are the current issues facing the Architectural Review Board? With a tremendous quantity of construction and planned development occurring there are a number of challenges for the ARB. I believe, as I said earlier, the primary issue for the ARB is to elevate the quality and enhance the character of the built environment in Palo Alto. Helping applicants improve their projects in terms of aesthetics and land use while encouraging variation of character within the context of Palo Alto must continue to be a major focus. Each project must be taken on its own merit and reviewed with a balanced approach and without ideaology. Encouraging pedestrian oriented projects to promote walkability, amplifying goals for sustainability, managing issues related to traffic, housing density/affordability and maintaining the desirability of investment in Palo Alto must all be balanced in consideration of context and situation. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? Being an advocate for harmonious and considerate development which enhances the built environment, seeking the best land use, improving work/living conditions and creating an expectation for a high aesthetic quality must remain the focus for the ARB. In addition, helping to further improve the review process so the projects being processed are enhanced, from the perspective of all involved, as a result of participating must be a constant consideration. City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM __ I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I wish to provide my written permission to the City of Palo Alto to post my home address and telephone number on the City's website. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. _X_ I do not give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post my home address, telephone number, and email to the internet and request that they use the following contact information instead. 212 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Address Phone randybpopp@yahoo.com Email Print Name /~----- Date CALIFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov 6254.21. Ca) No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual. . Cb) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPOinted official, or of the official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person is an elected or appOinted official and intending to cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatening to cause imminent great bodily harm to that individual. A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of the official, or his or her residing SpOuse or child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. (c) (1) (A) No person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home address or telephone number of any elected or apPOinted official if that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or assoCiation to not disclose his or her home address or telephone number. (B) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature, a city council, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (C) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected official shall be effective for four years, regardless of whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period. (D) (i) Aperson, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or apPOinted offiCial pursuant to this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary Site, or any other Internet Web site maintained by the recipient of the written demand. (Ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, business, or association shall not transfer the appOinted or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through any other medium. (iii) Clause (ii) shall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities Code, or its affiliate, from transferring the elected or appOinted official's home address or telephone number to any person, business, or association, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary in the event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appOinted official to the telephone corporation or its affiliate. (E) For purposes of this paragraph, "publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public. (2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a court finds that a violation has occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the official court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for a Violation of the court's order for an injunction or declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph. (3) An elected or apPOinted official may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any voluntary professional association of similar officials to act, on behalf of that official, as that official's agent with regard to making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home address. (d) (1) No person, business, or association shall solicit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone number of an elected or apPOinted official with the intent to cause imminent great bodily harm to the official or to any person residing at the official's home address. (2) Notwithstanding any other law, an official whose home address or telephone number is solicited, sold, or traded in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation has occurred, it shall award damages to that official in an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual damages but in no case less than four thousand dollars ($4,000). (e) An interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined in Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harm to an elected or apPOinted official. (f) For purposes of this section, "elected or appointed official" includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court commissioners, (4) District attorneys, (5) PubliC defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) ApPOintees of the Governor, (9) ApPOintees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs, (13) A public safety official, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State administrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16) Members of the United States Congress and appointees of the President. (g) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or any other .provision of law. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 Please print or type answers to all questions and place Nt A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your signed application. NAME: Schwenk Last Education: Heidi First HOME WORK CELL University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, class of 1982, Five year study and co-op work program. Graduated with 1.5 years of work experience in corporate Industrial Design Departments and an Interior Design consulting firm. List relevant training and experience, certificates of training. licenses. or professional registration: ·_In ... FIokI: __ 1nI:.1n 111118 •• _ ....... 1Irm (wIh ... _..,-t ", .. nllybnlorDlNclDr ... Omc:or. .. hoIcI CardnlIIor_. ____ IIrF .. 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Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or commissioners? • Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed . disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of. a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer Wh i psaw Inc Name of Company: Occupation: D [l] D D D lZ] D Industrial Designer (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Heidi Schwenk Date: 4/20/12 Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CITY OF PALO ALTO ARCIDTECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 Name: Heidi Schwenk Date: 4/20/12 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Architectural Review Board Yes D (Date: ______ .....L No [Z] 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weekly: D Email from City Clerk: [{] AlA: D Other, Please Specify: The Daily Post: D FlyerlBookmark: D 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: -ActhIe member since 2009 and Board Member since 2009 with The Garden Club of Palo Alto (established 1921). Involvement includeS Community Outreach Co-Chalr 2009-2012, graphic design and production for biennial fUnd-raleer 'Holiday Affaire' (event logo, product tags, table signs), Community Day (an annual October event) participant end club representative at Gamble Garden 2009-2011, club representative and garden dooent for Gamble Gerden Spring Tour 2008-2011. -Palo Alto Committee member 2008, represented Palo Alto Library to review and select Mitchell Park Library fine art. -Gamble Garden Member since 2009--inv!llved as a Spring Tour docent 2008 -2011, and on the Spring Tour'S fund raising committee, preparing and selling donated household items, furniture and decorative products for the home and garden. -Ohlone Elementary School volunteer-instructed weekly art projects in classrooms and Noon Art Program 1997 to 1999; 2000 designed and built the school's May Fete float. 2001 designed and produced deocrations and beck drops lor school play 'Monkey King"; 2002 designed, directed and produced back drops for school play "Home Ohlone". -La Leche League Leader lor Palo Alto Chapter, 1994-1999. 4. What is it about-the Architectural Review Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Architectural Review Board? I have alwaya been aware of, interested and active in beautifying my environment. I would whole heartily enjoy the opportunity 10 be involved with The Architectural Review Board's goals and purposes for the City of Palo Alto. To assist in promoting, enhancing and enocuraglng aesthetic, safe and cost effective commercial. industrial and mu~iple-famlly projects, by taking into account urtan planning and impact upon public: areas for the City of Palo AHa has been one of my goals since I moved 10 Palo Alto in 1990. Being a twenty year citizen of Palo Alto I am aware of and appreciate the diverse residential arch~ecl1Jral stylas, the unilled city archilectural style onaatad and Influenced by Birge CIIIIk and the contamporary style of homes and buildings that have replaced oldar, less aeslhatically daelrable, safe mu~iple-fsmily or commerdal buildings Interapersad throughout our ocmmunlty. I nsocgnlze the unique opportunity 10 improve upon residential, commercial and industrial buildings and land use as they are praaantad 10 the board. My role would include visiting the sites that have been prasented for review 10 ascertain the issues, aesthetics, safaty and appropriateness of request. When necessary I would research same size end larger cities in the United States and abroad who have approac:h!ld similar Issues and policies and Pl'888nt useful data. I would also tap Into past and current projects being conductad by unlvar1ity architectural and urtan planning departments, in addition 10 group projects between universities, consulting firms and cities 10 educate myself about current issues 10 offer helpful comments. In April I visited the NY Museum of Modem Art and a Boston Architectural College which had exhibils that addressad the same Issues of the City of Palo AHa and the goals and purposes of the Archltecturel Review Board. With a Ilfa time of aesthetic parsonal and professional expariences, an appreciation for intarior and exterior environments, an education In the field of design and fine art, and working as an integral member of ocmmillees I am enthusiastic ebout offering ocnstruotive opinions and listening 10 othar board member's Ideas. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes? I would see my role as a board member as actively. involved in understanding, discussing and listening to all issues the Council is faced with. When needed I would be prepared with the Architectural Review Board's suggestions for the Council's issues. To change current roles I would educate myself and understand the issues in great depth before making any changes. . 6. What are the .current issues facing the Architectural Review Board? • Architectural Ravlew Board (ARB): The following key projeclll WIIl8 reoenfiy raviewed by the ARB or are scheduled for upaJl1llng meetings: a) ARB Vacancy: b) Edgewood Plaza, 2080 Channing Avenue: shopping center and housing, application and draft Environmental Impact Report, and asked for several revisions, primarily regarding the maSSing, height and se1backs of the proposed homes c) Stanford Shopping canter. prallminary review of a conceptual plan for modifications to Stanford Shopping Canter involving placing a new restaurant building closer to EI camino Real, removal of an existing restaurant building, and replacement of the Bloomingdale's building d) 1901 Embancadero Road [11 PLN-oG254): e) Telecommunications Application by AT&T DAB Phase II: Conditional Use Perrntt for the Installation of nine panel antennas on a new replacement lattice tower f) 2650 Birch Street a newfour-atory mixed use building consisting of eight muitiple-famlly residential unn., ground floor office space, an underground paoong garage and related site Improvemants replacing three single family residential homes on a 19,662 sq. It. site. g) 145 Hawthome: preliminary review for a proposal for the construction of three detached residential units on a 10,503 sq. It. lot h) 180 Hamilton Avenue: On May 3, 2012 a second preliminary review of proposal by Caea Olga and JOie de Vivre Hospitality for the conversion of an existing a.story building to a hotel with 85 rooms and a ground floor restaurant. I) 3825 Fabian Way: proposal by Loral Space Systems for a 15,573 sq. It. addition to an existing building at its campus to accommodate a thermal vacuum chamber for the testing of aatellhe equipment. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve? I would like to see the ARB continue to uphold the highest standards in the design review process of all naw construction. and changes and eddlllons to commercial. industrial and multiple-family projects. In addition to maintaining all the Board's goals and purposes. I would 6ke to _ the ARB continue to make decisions quickly to Improve the city's aesthetic environment and meet the demands of the OUrTBnt and future community. I would like to see the Architectural Review Board promote it's goals and purpose by raising the aesthetic, environmental and land use consciousness of the community. This could take the form of a competition or public service to engage several groupa to submit their Ideas for any issue the city faces in the future. The groups could be a combination of design. architecture and engineering departments from a local college or bey area college/university paired with locsl consulting firms or independent profassionals or Interested citizens and high school students. The final projects would be reviewed by the ARC. presented to the community, available on a web site and exhibited for at least a month in a local facility. The purpose would be to engage, educate and harvest useful ideas from the community to solve the c/ty's problem statement. In conjunction this process could also be done on a smaller scale in elementary and middle schools to raise the design awareness of the ·younger generation, educate them about community issues, and encourage them to suggest solutions. I would like to see the ARB conduct a community survey about the issues the city faces. Specific multiple-family, commercial and industrial sites and city issues would be presented to InvesUgsIa the opinions of Palo Alto citizens and their visions for the clUas future. The data would be incorporated with the opinions of professionals, the ARB and the City Council to formulata a constructive plan for immediate and future use. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of . that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. Read the code, and check only ONE option below: D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.· OR I { I I Heidi Schwenk request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Whipsaw Inc., 434 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Address 408-893-6163 Phone· heidi@whipsaw.com Emw.l Heidi Schwenk Signature* 4/20/2012 Date *The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 CAUFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov 6254.21. 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