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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051525-04.1 4.1 This is intended as a summary of actions only. Persons interested in greater detail may view the meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes. Design Review Board Regular Meeting Summary - DRAFT April 24, 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, Chair Chris Trujillo, Vice Chair Afshan Hamid, Board Member Kevin Wong, Board Member Board Absence: Lou Palandrani, Board Member Staff Attendance: Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA The discussion of proposed exterior paint colors for 495 Hartz Ave is anticipated as an item under 6.1. Board Member and Staff Communications. 3. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN There were no public comments. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board regular meeting of March 13, 2025. 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 Palandrani absent) Design Review Board Summary - DRAFT April 24, 2025 2 4.2 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board regular meeting of April 10, 2025. 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 Palandrani absent) 5. DESIGN REVIEW ITEMS 5.1 Review and approve Development Plan request DEV25-0001 to allow the construction of an outdoor beer garden located in the rear parking lot of Incontro Ristorante at 455 Hartz Ave (Project Planner: Riley Anderson-Barrett). Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Monique, Gabe, and Bernadette Moufarrej, Applicants, discussed the project and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Board Members discussed the parking restriping and its requirement to be approved by the Fire Department. Chair Combs asked if there would be umbrellas for shade. The Applicant confirmed that yellow umbrellas would be used for shade. Vice Chair Trujillo voiced concern over inconsistent occupancy loads listed on the plans, the counter top height not being ADA-compliant, and that the un-fixed tables could lead to larger crowds during special events which would exceed the occupancy load. Board Member Hamid asked if the planters would have drip irrigation, if the railings would be fixed between the planters, clarification on the bar’s siding, and if there would be a need for a new trash enclosure. Chair Combs asked about the location of the restroom. Board Member Wong asked about the flooring or intention to resurface the parking lot. Board Members voiced that all occupancy loads and building codes should be reviewed by the Applicant prior to submitting for building permits. Board Member Hamid made a motion to approve the project with the addition of yellow shade umbrellas, which was seconded by Board Member Wong. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Board Member Palandrani absent) Design Review Board Summary - DRAFT April 24, 2025 3 6. COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Board Member and Staff Communication Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, presented the proposed exterior paint colors for 495 Hartz Ave to the Board Members. Chair Combs voiced that he does not like the contrasting warm and cool tones of the body colors and believes black would be an unsuitable trim color. Board Members discussed their appreciation of the existing color palate. Chair Combs recommends that the applicant return with a revised color palate demonstrating richer tones of the current paint colors. 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the Danville Design Review Board adjourned at 5:25 PM. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner Amanda Levine, Administrative Asst.