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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-29 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL September 29, 2015 Special Meeting Community Meeting Room 6:00 PM Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in the Council Chambers on the Thursday 11 days preceding the meeting. 1 September 29, 2015 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to agendized items; up to three minutes per speaker, to be determined by the presiding officer. If you wish to address the Council on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. 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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK September 29, 2015 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interview Applicants for the Architectural Review Board and the Planning and Transportation Commission On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 City Council selected the following applicants to interview for the Architectural Review Board and the Planning and Transportation Commission. Portions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code describing requirements for serving on each body are included for reference. Architectural Review Board 2.21.010 Architectural review board. There is created an Architectural Review Board consisting of five persons appointed by the City Council, and at least three of whom shall be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. The Architectural Review Board shall have the powers and duties specified in this chapter, and shall comply with the procedures specified in this chapter. (Ord. 5208 § 9, 2013: Ord. 4826 § 2 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2004) There are three open terms ending December 15, 2018 on the Architectural Review Board. The five applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews Peter Baltay 6:00 p.m. Steven Eichler 6:10 p.m. Robert Gooyer (incumbent) 6:20 p.m. Alexander Lew (Incumbent) 6:30 p.m. Flore Schmidt 6:40 p.m. Planning and Transportation Commission 2.20.010 Membership. There is created a planning and transportation commission composed of seven members who are not council members, officers or employees of the city, who are residents of the city, and who shall be appointed by the city council. (Ord. 4606 § 1 (part), 1999) Page 2 There is one open term ending December 15, 2019 on the Planning and Transportation Commission. The four applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 15 minute interviews Louis Fried 6:55 p.m. John Hamilton 7:10 p.m. William Ross 7:25 p.m. Asher Waldfogel 7:50 p.m. 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 City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint candidates for these two commissions on Monday, October 19, 2015. ATTACHMENTS:  Attachment A: ARB Baltay, Peter (PDF)  Attachment B: ARB Eichler, Steven (PDF)  Attachment C: ARB Gooyer, Robert (PDF)  Attachment D: ARB Lew, Alexander (PDF)  Attachment E: ARB Schmidt, Flore (PDF)  Attachment F: PTC Fried, Louis (PDF)  Attachment G: PTC Hamilton, John (PDF)  Attachment H: PTC Ross, William (PDF)  Attachment I: PTC Waldfogel, Asher (PDF) Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk Page 3 .f Architectural Review Board Application Personal Information Name: Peter Baltay W�IY Of PAL8 l\Lr@ldJA erry CLERK'S ef'P+et: Address: 450 Kipling Street, Palo Alto CA 94301 Cell Phone: 415 407-1621 0 Home t®office Phone: 650 327-7573 E-mail: peter@toposarchitects.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?QYes @ No 15 HAY -5 PH 2: I 0 Do you have any relatives or members of your household who ar . e employed by the City o.L.ealo A.Jle., who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes(!} No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ®vesO No 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? Oves®No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? ()v es @No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Ocommunity Group [{]Email from City Clerk 0Palo Alto Weekly 0Daily Post Deity Website 0Flyer Other:_�----------------------------- List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Bachelor of Arts-Columbia University 1984 Master of Architecture-University of Washington 1990 Licensed California Architect since 1995 Owner and Principal Architect of TOPOS Architects since 2000. Employment TOPOS Architects (www.toposarchitects.com) Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Architect and builder Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Past member of the San Mateo County Design Review Board Past member of the Redwood City Architectural Review Board Member of the Santa Clara County AIA Page 1 Architectural Review Board 1. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am an experienced local architect. I have worked successfully with the Palo Alto Planning and Buildnig Department on many projects. I have served on other design review boards and am familiar �ith the procedures and practices of public service. I believe that it is important to "give back" to the community. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. 429 University Avenue is a project meeting the 'objective' requirements (parking, FAR, height) yet still not fulfilling the 'subjective' requirements (compatibility, scale, massing). Much contention could have been avoided had the ARB been more insistent that the project comply with the subjective requirements of the Design Guidelines and Comprehensive Plan, even if it reduced the allowed maximums of the Zoning Code. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? 1. I would like to see the Architectural Review Board be more willing to compromise on the objective standards of the Zoning Code to fullfill the subjective standards of the Design Guidelines and Comprehensive Plan. 2. I would like to see the Architecture Review Board (and City Council, and Planning Staff) provide more concrete feedback to reduce the number of design review cycles and move projects through the review process efficiently. 4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. 1. 520 Cowper Street (Garden Court Hotel)-a wonderfully pedestrial friendly street front with e spacious end well designed vehicular entrance at the hotel help mask the mas of the buildng. Careful and playful detailing and lots of balconies provide en attractive link to Palo Alto's architecture heritage. 2. Courthouse Square, Redwood City-sometimes no buildng is best of all. A we;; used and loved public space created with lots of community input. Small flanking gazebos enhance the pedestrian nature of the public square. 3. 1600 El 'Gamino, Menlo Park (NE corner of El Camino end Encinal)-a beautifully executed rendition of a Mediterranean style building built in the twentieth-first century. The materials, detailing and massing fit the site and community and, while gently evoking the past, are not reproductions of outdated building techniques. 4. 270 University Avenue (Jos. A Banks store)-a well designed urban storefront that is both of our time (contemporary detailing and sustainable) yet of a scale and massing to fit into the University Avenue streetscape as a good neighbor. Not every building should be this dramatic, yet once in a while it is refreshing. 5. Architectural Review Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK Permit Streamline Act LINK Density Bonus Law LINK Secretary of the Interior's Standards LINK Page2 Architectural Review Board / Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 0 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 0 I 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. Address: Cell Phone: 0Home 10office Phone: E-mail: l DigltallyslgnedbyPeterBaltay 5/5/2015· Peter Ba 1. ta yr �{:�:�::��:�;�,�;=,���::�··"· Signature: --------""-;;_·o._,.,_2m_s.o_s.o_s1_B_2,,_3-0_,. .. _. ----------Date:------ Page3 Architectural Review Board _,, �CITY OF PALO ALTO, CA Architectural Review Board Applicatio � cITY cLERK's oFF1cE u Personal Information � 15 Aug 26 I 3:36 pm Name: Steven J Eichler Address: 592 Sand Hill Cir, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Cell Phone: 650.387.0080 0 Home 1@office Phone: 650.328.4013 E-mail: steven@eichlerdesigns.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?QYes @ No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City ot.ealo A�, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes\!) No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ®vesO No 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? Oves@No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves @No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? [{]community Group 0Email from City Clerk 0Palo Alto Weekly Other: O oaily Post Deity Website 0Flyer ======�������������- List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: BA, Architecture, University of California, at Berkeley Designer, Kitchen & Baths Chief Financial Officer, Mortgage Bank Project Manager, Bayview District, Third Street Corridor Fagade Improvement Project Employment Present or Last Employer: Eichler Designs Occupation: Designer Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Founding Board Member, Hometown Peninsula, an Independent Business Alliance Board of Director, Abilities United Page 1 Architectural Review Board 1. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? As a designer and project manager, I am constantly working towards the highest possible solution for any given situation. A one size fits all approach rarely works. What interests me most about being on the Architectural Review Board, is the opportunity to have a meaningful influence on the future of the City of Palo Alto as it is seen by its buildings and dwellings. This includes consideration for the past builders who have contributed to the architectural value of the City, and encouraging today's builders to take the long view about how the City will be seen in the future. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. There have been several submissions that have come before the Board in the past few years that did not meet the Design Guidelines, and architecturally were out of scale and out of character with the neighboring structures. Progress does not need to be done at the expense of destroying the past in every facet. Preservation does not only have to be about saving the existing structures, it can also mean preserving the scale and character of neighborhoods with whatever is newly built. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? The most significant goal I have for the Architectural Review Board to achieve is pursuing a balance between progress and preservation. I believe that one of the first steps to achieving this is better communication between the Applicant and their neighbors, before making a submission. Then upon reviewing a submission, evaluating the effort of the Applicant to develop within the Design Guidelines, Zoning, Planning and Building Codes, as they apply, or demonstrating that a deviation from these is in the best interest of the neighborhood and City as much as it may be for their project. 4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. The David & Lucile Packard Foundation Building, Los Altos -energy efficiencient, excellent use of daylight, sustainable design, and it is artful in appearance. New Mitchell Park Library Branch -also an environmentally friendly building, including the landscaping, with a good blend of differing public spaces for different uses. . · Ramona Street National Historic District - beautiful example of the retention and repair of the character of an historic building and area 5. Architectural Review Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK El Camino �eal Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK Permit Streamline Act LINK Density Bonus Law LINK Secretary of the Interior's Standards LINK Page 2 Architectural Review Board \ .i' Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 0 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 0 I 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. Address: Cell Phone: 0Home 1Qoffice Phone: E-mail: Digitally si_gned by Steven J Eichler 08.26.2015 S., nat re· Designs,ou, Date· �. DN:cn=StevenJ Eichler,o=Eichler g U • _ &"1iil Gt•"••@•iol:il&r<lo&igo"9"'' · -------- c=US Date: 2015.08.2614:08:22 -08'00' Page 3 Architectural Review Board Architectural Review Board Application Personal lnfonnation Name: Robert Gooyer Address: 1900 South Norfolk Street, Suite 216 San Mateo. CA 94403 Cell Phone: (650) 740-8007 0 Home1@office Phone: (650) 349-6549 E-mail: Robert@rcgarchitecture.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?Oves @ No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City 01.ealo AJte.. who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes\!,) No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ®vesONo 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? Oves@No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?()ves @No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Ocommunity Group Ooaily Post [Zieman from City Clerk Deity Website 0Palo Alto Weekly 0Flyer Other: Current Member of Architectural Review Board List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or profe88ional registration: Bachelor's of Architecture degree from University of Arizona Licensed architect in the state of California since 1980 #C-11 ,242. National Council of Architectural registration Boards member #50,961 Principal of my own architectural firm since it's inception in 1990 Employment Present or Last Employer: RCG Architecture Occupation: Principal Architect Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Current or past involvement with: Palo Alto ARB (including Chair), San Mateo Planning Commission (including Chair), Board member & Volunteer President of Coyote Point Museum, SMFCSD Facilities Implementation Plan Advisory Committee, PTA & Site Council K-12, Board member -American Institute of Architects, Master Commissioner -California Architects Board, Emergency Safety Assessment Inspector of the Office of Emergency Services, State of California & SMFCSD Foundation "Bids for Kids" Committee. Page 1 Architectural Review Board 1. What ls it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I currently serve as the Chair for the Palo Alto Architectural review Board. Service to my community is very important to me. I have also served as a Planning Commissioner including being ifs Chair for the City of San Mateo for the 2 four year terms allowed by law. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. As a current Board member in my opinion, there is no one over riding issue that compels me to serve or is more important than another. I believe all projects brought before the Board need attention to make them a good fit for the residents of the city. A big issue to me is the misconception that the Board is only there to serve the developers who come before us. I believe our most important role is to be fair to all. Neighbors, City residents and applicants. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Continue my quest to show that the Board is there to serve the entire community. Homeowners as well as applicants and strive to have the final approved project be the best solution for all. A sort of win-win solution. A good final solution takes hard work by the Board as well as cooperation from the applicant and some give-and-take from the neighborhood. 4. Please Identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. 1451 California Avenue -A good infill residential project. 450 Bryant -Good reuse of the Historic Police Department building in lieu of tearing it down. Palo Alto Medical Clinic infill. The development of a nice residential area where the old clinic was formerly located. 5. Architectural Review Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK Pennit Streamline Act LINK Density Bonus Law LINK Secretary of the Interior's Standards LINK In my work as an architect, I have delt with all of the above items to one degree or another except for the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Page2 Architectural Review Board ' ' Consent to Publish Personal lnfonnation on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: ® 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 0 I 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. Address: Cell Phone: 0Home E-mail: August 18, 2015 Signature: ______________________ Date:----- Page3 Architectural Review Board Architectural Review Board Application Personal Information Name: Alexander Lew Address: 372A Bush St Mountain View Cell Phone: 650-537-7445 (!)Home 10ottice Phone: 650-694-4662 E-mail: alexanderlew@att.net Are you a Palo Alto Resident?QYes (!)No c;, /er PALO ,;r_rr:. C/\ CiTf CLE:i:::K's OFFICE IS AUG 26 PM 4: 53 Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City o�alo A�. who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes � No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? @vesONo 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? Oves0No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? @ves Q No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Ocommunity Group [{]Email from City Clerk 0Palo Alto Weekly 0 Daily Post D eity Website 0 Flyer Other:--------------------------------- List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Associate, project manager, & designer at Solomon Ellis Tomey Architecture and Urban Design Junior designer at Carrasco & Associates Drafter at Stanford University Planning Office Columbia University, master of architecture Washington University, bachelor of arts in architecture Passed national board exams, but not the California exam. Employment Self-employed Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Residential designer Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Palo Alto Architectural Review Board (2 terms and 1 partial term). Board Member, coordinator, and ride leader at Western Wheelers, a Palo Alto cycling club. Volunteer for the Palo Alto "Dream Team" Charrette for an intermodal transit station. Research and organize walking and cycling tours of historic sites on the peninsula. Page 1 Architectural Review Board nd rea Schaffer 25' VEHICLES 15' FLEX ZONE 11' SW 26' SW OR CAFE __ _,..,__,.._. _____ _,. _____________ _,. ._. ____ _,. +---+ .------+ + 130' OVERALL WIDTH 1. Le Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence / Alexander Lew 25' 2. Old Market District, Omaha Photo Wikimedia CITY BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT CIRCA 1920 GEORGE KESSLER (PLANNER) AND J.C. NICHOLS (DEVELOPER) 3. Country Club Plaza and Ward Parkway, Kansas City Architectural Review Board Application Personal lnfonnatlon Name: Flore Schmidt E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident?@Ves Q No �CITY OF PALO ALTO, CA � CITY CLERK'S OFFICE � 15 Aug 26 I 5:26 pm Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City o!,Ealo AJ.12..., who are currently serving on tile City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYea� No Are you ava'ilable and committed to complete the term applied for? ®vesONo 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 lll<ely to: 1) engage in business witn tne City; 2) provide products or services for City projects: or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? 0Yes@No Excluding your principal residence. do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves @No How·did you Leam about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? Ocommunlty Group [l]Email from City Clerk 0Palo Alto Weekly Ooaily Post Deity Website 0Flyer Other: ________________________________ _ List relevant education, training, expertence, certificates of training, llcenses, or professional registration: Universite de Paris-Versailles UP3 Architecture Graduate-France 1988 1990 Italy -University Rome La Sapienza Co founder and run 20 architecrs Architecture POIVET's finn in Paris area. France 1991-2013 Experience includes: Residentials & multi apartment buildings I education (middle. high schools) I remodelling university Orsay/ government (Civic hall, Librory .. ) I sport facilities (Stadium saran) I international experience I many competitions http:/larchitizer.comfblog/stades-de-france/ '7 winning Sporting Venues of Various Shapes and Sizes" Employment Present or Last Employer: Moved to Silicon Valley 2014 Occupation: Currently works with Sunplanter INC a Solar building start up company, Palo Alto. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I used to be member of many architecture competition juries and involved in cities planning projects from small to very large scale Now familiarized with the American way of thinking and how does it work here, I am looking for involveme nt opportunities in subject I am deeply interest in. P::ige 1 Architectural Review Board 1. What Is It about the Architectural Review Board that Is compatible with your experience and of specific Interest to you, and why? Based on my own knowledge "della fabrica", the way you explore and develop ideas and work on it to pursue the purpose "to make them real". I mean significant and relevant to the site (history I nature) and who can be more or less gradually revealed to the conscience of everyone. I will be interested to switch place and point of view to try to help projects go further, trying to make rich and profitable the difference of culture, of architectural practice and of the way to built. 2. Please describe an Issue that recently came before the Board that Is of particular Interest to you and descrtbe why you are Interested In It If you have never been to a Board meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. I have no specific information about a particular case, but I have been witnessing over the last few years the restart of a cycle of tearing down small things and replacing them with huge structures, all over the bay area and very so oin Palo alto, and I am concerned about how the board can help maintain high qual�y standards through a period of shifting life style. I was in arcMecture school in the BO's in Paris when 6 "new cities" were built in a rush in the fields around Paris, with very l�Ue previous thinking and while are historic cities were being bulldozered by developers. Nobody had envisionned the society problems this ideological c�y planning would generate, but we all spent our carrier years to fix the problems due to density and lack cl upstream thinking and control. I would be very motivated to help the Architectural Review Board keep Palo alto friendly, green and residential. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Building on my experience, I hnk Pat> Alto's miSlion as a forward looking and glcbaly a<rrWed city Is to set �standards about how nelgl"bahoods can be "4brant and quiet, busy and green. Palo alto should harmoRously develop the em.4rooment but �Ml every aie's Identity and freedom. I think It Is a fascinating miStion. How does "city planrktg" el'ICClUrage "IMng together", •energy and ressouce conservation", meamlngfuil life", "elllclent business"? It seemi Impossible to 11gin out Iha athemy WhO can rTBke an �esslve poem or a strong nove� and to be a physical 30 product Is not enough to C001Jlete Iha goel of to be "arcNledtn". Production of "archllec!IA" begin \!otlere thoughts and material merge together t> jj\18 form and meanlng-maldng regarding t> the en"4ronment In any of Its aspects: slle, local history, imarism, �rarrmlng ... by respect of hannonlous oldomanoe scupled by scales, oomposilon Ines, masses, materials, cobrs ... and volUmes. I do belew that "archltec\Jre" can be touchable a bite by neophyle people and that's the key point to 81'1CClUrage will ent1'1Jsla1111 an archllectwal prodUcifoo. 4. Please Identify a project or projects that you find to be examples �good architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, Identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the Interviews. Let me talk about Palo Alto City Hall. I doni know if it v.iorks well internally, but I feel it provides PA downtown with remaquable qualities. Its volume make it Sland out like a gOYl!l'nment bu !ding shwld, its crchitectual design, the material employed giws a scale and style reference. It's a landmark This also manage to aeate a Euupean style "piazza• which is both a focal point. a breath In the cly, a gap in the canol7)', a hartxu while it reveals the Institution's importance, providing pUblic parking too. I absolutely do no mean private buldlngs should be allowed v.t\81 the city hall ls. I mean that architectural design, volume, laycut building implementation must be use to bull a nelghboftlood quality, an ader in the City meaning and hierarchy. However br the Mure, I strongly believe buildings should be design Cl'OUnd the sun so they are positive energy sdCI' powered, so they treat the sunlight and allOIN quality Inner spaces while reducing the need of air condltiCl'lning and artificial lighting. To my European eyes, LEED Platinum Is an easy target. I Wish Palo Alto Will really invent the next step ... &. Architectural Review Board Members work with the documents listed below. f you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents Is not required for sel�)Jo n. Palo Alto Co!Tl)rehensive Plan .LINK V Zoning Code LINK v· . El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK t/ 1 / El Camino Real Master Plan Study .blli.!S and Appendices LINK // Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK/,,/' Cslifomia Environmental Quality Act LINK Pennit Streamline Act LINK t/ Density Bonus Law LINK //' Secretary of the Interiors Standards LINK ,.· v Page 2 Architedural Review Board Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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 fonn will not be redaded and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 0 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 0 I 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. Address: Cell Phone:(650) 494 4341 0Home I ®office Phone: E-mail: Signature: __ ��...__ __ J-_______ Date: _0_8_2_6_20 1 5 Page 3 Architectural Review Board __ __ __ __ __ __ Personal Information Name: Address: Cell Phone: Home / Office Phone: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes No 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 Commissioners or Board Members? Yes No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes No 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?Yes No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Yes No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Community Group Email from City Clerk Palo Alto Weekly Daily Post City Website Flyer Other: _ _ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Planning and Transportation Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK Page 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 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 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. Address: Cell Phone: Home / Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: _ _ _ Date: Page 5 Planning & Transportation Commission Planning and Transportation Commission Personal Information Name: John Hamilton Address: 322 College Ave, Apt D; Palo Alto, CA 94306 Cell Phone: 650-353-5771 (8] Home I Q:>ffice Phone650-353-5 771 E-mail:john.hamilton@stanford.edu Are you a Palo Alto Resident? 18)ves QNo Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of.J;,ijlo Al�ho are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? LJYes �No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? f8:J Yes 0 No 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? Q<es f8:I No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves 181) No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? IXlcommunity Group 0Email from City Clerk D Palo Alto Weekly OoailyPost IXlcity Website OF Iyer Other: ________________________________ _ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Education: Stanford University, JD/MBA, 2014-2018 Norwich University, MA (with honors), Diplomacy and lnt'I Conflict Management, 2012 Stanford University, BA (with honors), Public Policy, 2006 Experience: StartX, Stanford-StartX Fund, Associate, 2015 U.S. Air Force, Captain, 2006-2014 -Military intelligence officer with multiple operational deployments. Led teams of 75 people in demanding environments. Worked within governmental organizations to improve procedures and get results. Extensive experience in policy analysis, governance, civil liberties, and public organizational decision-making. Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: StartX, Stanford-StartX Fund Occupation: Venture and Business Development Associate Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I currently provide pro bono legal services for disabled veterans at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. I also have provided pro bono legal support for low-income workers in Sonoma County through the OneJustice program (spring 2015). I received the 2015 Stanford Law Veterans Fellowship to expand legal services and research in support of veterans at Stanford Law School. I received a 2015 Stanford Public Interest Law Fellowship to provide policy consulting services to the American Jobs Project at UC Berkeley. Through this program I provided local government policy recommendations to enable workforce development projects for the clean energy industry in targeted states. I served active duty in the military, 2006-2014. While on active duty, I organized numerous community service events, including: -English language tutoring for South Korean elementary school students, -School supply drive for low-income students in Las Vegas, Nevada, and -School and base renovation projects in San Angelo, Texas and Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. These activities contributed to my recognition as Company Grade Officer of the Year/Quarter at multiple bases. While an undergraduate at Stanford (2002-2006), I was very active in community and campus activities including: -Stanford in Government fellowship to Sacramento-based open-government advocacy group, -Air Force ROTC (Cadet commander of 75 person unit), -Stanford ACLU Chapter (Co-founder, president), and -Dorm government (Treasurer, two years). Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: f8J 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 0 I 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. Address: Cell Phone: 0Home I 0 Office Phone: E-mail: . ,,f !:1..t; � Signature: ----'-fKl=:---...__,,..__ __ � ___________________ Date: r/ Page 5 Planning & Transportation Commission JOHN  W.  HAMILTON   322  College  Ave.  Apt.  D;  Palo  Alto,  CA  94306  ¥  (650)  353-­‐5771  ¥  john.hamilton@stanford.edu   Education      Stanford  Graduate  School  of  Business  Stanford,  CA  Master  of  Business  Administration  Candidate  2015-­‐2018    Stanford  Law  School  Stanford,  CA  Juris  Doctor  Candidate  2014-­‐2018   ¥ Stanford  Law  Veterans  Fellowship.  American  Jobs  Project  policy  consultant.  Pro  bono  legal  services.    Norwich  University  Northfield,  VT  Master  of  Arts  with  Honors,  Diplomacy  &  International  Conflict  Management  2009-­‐2012    Stanford  University  Stanford,  CA  Bachelor  of  Arts  with  Honors,  Public  Policy  2002-­‐2006    Experience      StartX,  Stanford-­‐StartX  Fund  Palo  Alto,  CA  Stanford-­‐affiliated  startup  accelerator  program  and  university-­‐backed  venture  fund.  Venture  Fund  Associate;  Business  Development  Associate  Spring  –  Summer  2015   ¥ Venture  capital  finance:  Enabled  $10  million  of  investments  in  30  StartX  companies  in  pre-­‐Seed  to  Series  B  rounds.  Sourced  deals  from  StartX  alumni  companies,  applied  investment  criteria,  presented  investments  to  lead  Limited  Partner,  and  analyzed  portfolio  performance.   ¥ Business  development:  Closed  resource  partnership  deal  with  Microsoft  valued  at  more  than  $10  million  per  year.    Secured  five  sponsorships  for  flagship  Demo  Day  event  on  short  notice.    Created  marketing  collateral  and  sourced  partnership  leads.   ¥ Legal:  Drafted  investment  agreement  contracts  and  advised  startups  on  intellectual  property,  contract  design,  and  fundraising  strategy.        U.S.  Air  Force  Middle  East,  Europe,  East  Asia,  United  States  Captain,  Intelligence  Officer,  USAF  Weapons  School  graduate  2006-­‐2014  Airborne  reconnaissance  and  targeting  expert.    Led  teams  of  up-­‐to  75  analysts  performing  worldwide  intelligence  operations.    Awarded  two  Air  Medals  for  leadership  during  Afghanistan  combat  missions.    Leadership:   ¥ Afghanistan  veteran  with  1,100  flight  hours.    Recognized  by  commanders  as  top  1%  of  peer  officers.     ¥ Led  intelligence  support  to  1,496  “drone”  missions  in  Afghanistan  and  Iraq;  delivered  real-­‐time  responsive  leadership  during  ongoing  combat  operations.    Hand-­‐selected  for  elite  assignments  and  leadership  training  programs.   ¥ Led  high-­‐visibility  deployment  to  remote  airfield  in  response  to  2012  Gaza  Crisis  and  Syria  Civil  War.    Analysis:   ¥ Authored  time-­‐sensitive  intelligence  reports  briefed  to  the  U.S.  President  and  Secretary  of  State.   ¥ Integrated  diverse  intelligence  sources  to  locate  terrorist  fighters  and  roadside  bombs  before  attack.   ¥ Led  unit’s  analysis  cell  during  Korean  war  exercises  and  trained  pilots  on  latest  North  Korean  threats.   ¥ Wrote  classified  thesis  that  directly  shaped  implementation  of  a  new  imagery  analysis  program.    Operations:   ¥ Developed,  implemented  new  procedures  to  improve  strike  accuracy  and  prevent  civilian  casualties.   ¥ Coordinated  81,000  hours  of  drone  ops,  ensuring  coverage  of  priority  targets  in  Iraq,  Afghanistan.       ¥ Fine-­‐tuned  flight  schedules  to  generate  4,500  additional  hours  of  collection  per  year  using  same  aircraft  and  flight  crews.    Additional    Lived  in  five  countries  on  three  continents;  traveled  to  48  U.S.  states;  loves  airplanes,  running,  and  ice  cream;  left-­‐handed.   Planning and Transportation Commission Personal Information Name: William Dale Ross Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306 Cell Phone: (415) 269-4569 0 Home I @:>ffice Phone: (650) 843-8080 E-mail: wross@lawross.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident? {8]ves QNo Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of �lo Al�ho are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? LJYes e9No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? [8] Yes 0 No 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? Des {8] No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves (8] No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Ocommunity Group D Email from City Clerk D Palo Alto Weekly Other: Other City residents OoailyPost Deity Website 0Flyer List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Practicing attorney representing local governments and developers on issues of land use and environmental compliance. Have served as legal counsel to County Planning Commissions, City Planning Commissions. Have served as City Attorney for American Canyon since 1992 and advised and represented the cities of Gilroy, Los Altos, Soledad, San Gabriel, Monterey Park and Burbank on land use and CEQA matters as Special Counsel. I also served as a member of the City of Pasadena Planning Commission from 1991-1998 and its Chairman from 1986-1988. During that time several critical planning issues were formulated by the Commission and adopted by the City Council including a Master Development Plan for the California Institute of Technology. I have participated in numerous conferences by the California State Association of Counties, California Special Districts Association and various CLE extension courses concerning issues of land use and compliance with CEQA, the Brown Act and conflict of interest issues. Served on San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, 2000-2005. Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I was a original and continuing member of the 2180 Task Force which made recommendations to the City Planning Director concerning the development of the JJ&F Parcel; I have continuously advised the College Terrace Residents Association on legal issues associated with land use, environmental review and have consulted with residents and business owners in the City with respect to issues of City governance and planning policies and decisions. I have supported the intercollegiate athletic program at Stanford through, among other things the formation and administration of non-profit public benefit corporations consistent with NCAA and Conference rules. Page2 Planning & Transportation Commission Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 18] 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 0 I 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. Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306 Cell Phone: (415) 269-4569 0 Home I lg) Office Phone: ( 650) 843-8080 E-mail: wross@lawross.com a a a a I J .IJA' � ��� August31,2015 Signature: ___ f'V __ A�-----·-/_vv _'Z---____________ Date: ------ Page 5 Planning & Transportation Commission Planning and Transportation Commission Personal Information Name: Asher Waldfogel Address: 300 Santa Rita Ave Cell Phone: 650 224-2425 �Home I QJffice Phone:650 321-67 45 E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? �es QNo Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of�lo Al�ho are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes L!.JNo Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? �Yes D No 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? Q'es 00 No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Dves �No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Ocommunity Group l;><I Email from City Clerk D Palo Alto Weekly 0 Daily Post Deity Website 0Flyer Other: _______________________________ _ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: 20 year tech innovator and entrepreneur. 6 years PA City commission experience and very familiar with City processes and budgets. Client for simple and complex residential development. Facilities and Finance committee member for multiple boards. Client and owner of most-published residential project in PA history. University of Minnesota, BA Philosophy Massachusetts Institute of Te chnology, SM Philosophy Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Self Employed Occupation: Technology Entrepreneur Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: PA Utilities Advisory Commission: 2008-2015 (2 x Vice Chair and Chair) PA Library Technology Advisory Commission: 2007-2015 California College of the Arts: 2009-present CCA Marketing Committee Chair 2012-2013 CCA Finance Committee Chair 2014-present CCA Adjunct Professor Business: 2008-2014 Zoolabs (music incubator): 2013-present Nexleaf (global health): 2013-present SFMoma Architecture & Design Acquisition Committee: 2010-present Castilleja School Board: 2012-2015 Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: {!) 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 D I 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. Address: Cell Phone: QHome I 0 Office Phone: E-mail: f Signarure � tJ/!i� Date: 2G A-11q 2o/S- Page 5 Planning & Transportation Commission