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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031325-04.1 4.1 Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - Draft February 13, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Danville Design Review Board was called to order at 5:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 500 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA Board Attendance: Robert Combs, Lou Palandrani, Chris Trujillo, Kevin Wong Absent: Afshan Hamid Staff Attendance: Riley Anderson-Barrett, Fred Korbmacher, Henry Perezalonso, Bob Russell 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA – None 3. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN - None 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Election of 2025 Design Review Board Chair Chair Wong made a motion to nominate Board Member Bob Combs for 2025 Chair which was seconded by Board Member Palandrani. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 4.2 Election of 2025 Design Review Board Vice Chair Board Member Palandrani made a motion to nominate Board Member Trujillo for 2025 Vice Chair which was seconded by Board Member Wong. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 4.3 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board regular meeting of October 10, 2024. Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - Draft February 13, 2024 Page 2 2 Vice Chair Trujillo made a motion to approve the meeting summary which was seconded by Board Member Wong. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 4.4 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board regular meeting of December 12, 2024. Vice Chair Trujillo made a motion to approve the meeting summary which was seconded by Board Member Wong. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 5. DESIGN REVIEW ITEMS 5.1 Review and approve building materials for a previously approved nine-lot single-family development for Ponderosa Homes. The site is located at the terminus of Mattos Court off Woodside Drive (Project Planner: Fred Korbmacher). Fred Korbmacher, Development Services Coordinator, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Jeff Schroeder, Architect, answered questions from Board Members. Board Members compared the new and old colors and materials. The new materials include a tan oyster cut coarse stone and Parisian cashmere colored base stone. Decision: Vice Chair Trujillo made a motion to approve the project, which was seconded by Board Member Wong. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 5.2 Review and approve the architecture, landscaping, and colors and materials for CIP B-628 Arts District Town Green Pavilion located on the Town Green at 400 Front Street (Project Planner: Bob Russell). Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - Draft February 13, 2024 Page 3 3 Bob Russell, Landscape Architect, and Henry Perezalonso; Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Ted Catlin, Architect, presented the project and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Chair Combs discussed concern over the removal of graffiti on the stone veneer. Kevin Sanguinetti, Applicant of item 5.3, mentioned the availability of anti- graffiti coating. Board Members asked if the design was reviewed by an audio engineer due to the project being an anticipated performing space. Chair Combs suggested the addition of uplighting in the floor. Board Member Palandrani suggested the addition of downlighting around the perimeter of the pavilion to illuminate the trail. Board Member Wong noted to avoid the existing sewer line and to tie in the drainage instead of using chains. Chair Combs suggested adding portable chairs to allow for use when performances are not taking place. Decision: Board Member Palandrani made a motion to approve the project, with the caveat that an anti-graffiti coating is applied to the stone veneer, the design is reviewed by an acoustic engineer, additional lighting along the premiere and uplighting in the floor are considered, drainage is changed to remove the chains, and landscaping is removed from the approval, which was seconded by Vice Chair Trujillo. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 5.3 Review and deny Sign Permit request SR25-0002 to allow for a total of three hanging signs for F&M Bank located within Lunardi’s Markets at 345 Railroad Ave. which require an exception to the Iron Horse Plaza Master Sign Program (Project Planner: Riley Anderson-Barrett). Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Christy Newport, Ryan Misasi, and Kevin Sanguinetti; Applicants, discussed the history of the bank and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - Draft February 13, 2024 Page 4 4 Board Members asked questions about the history of signage on this building and discussed the importance of upholding ordinances. Chair Combs suggested that the applicant routinely trim trees to avoid blocking signage. Decision: Vice Chair Trujillo made a motion to deny the project with the caveat that the existing sign along Railroad Ave may be moved to the south parking lot elevation and a small sign on the existing clocktower monument may be added, which was seconded by Board Member Palandrani. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Hamid absent) 6. COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Board Member and Staff Communication Board Members introduced Lucas Romano, the president of the architecture club at San Ramon Valley High School. 6.2 Recruitment announcement for 20 positions open to Danville residents interested in volunteering: a. Bicycle Advisory Commission: 2 regular members b. Heritage Resource Commission: 2 regular members; 1 licensed architect c. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission: 4 regular members; 1 alternate d. Youth members: 1 Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission; 1 Arts Advisory Board e. Senior Advisory Commission: 3 regular members f. Design Review Board: 1 regular member g. Danville Poet Laureate: 1 h. Youth Poet: 1 Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - Draft February 13, 2024 Page 5 5 i. Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging: 1 representative j. Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee: 1 representative 7. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Adjourned at 6:23 PM