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meeting video at danville.ca.gov/129/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes.
Design Review Board
Meeting Summary
November 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, Chair
Joel Atwater, Alternate Board Member
Michaela Luxton, Board Member
Lou Palandrani, Board Member
Chris Trujillo, Vice Chair
Kevin Wong, Board Member
Staff Attendance: David Crompton, Chief of Planning
Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes.
3. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
There were no public comments.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board
regular meeting of October 16, 2025.
Board Member Trujillo made a motion to approve the October 16, 2025,
Summary of Actions, which was seconded by Board Member Wong.
Motion carried 6-0-0-0
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5. DESIGN REVIEW ITEMS
5.1 Review and approve final building permit plans for previously approved
Development Plan request DEV24-0009 allowing the development of the Ivy, a
105-bed assisted living facility located at 828 Diablo Road, previously occupied
by Sloat Garden Center (Project Planner: Riley Anderson-Barrett).
Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, introduced the project and
presented the staff report.
Board Member Atwater questioned the status of the Conditions of Approvals
assigned by the Town Council.
Board Member Palandrani made a motion to approve the project, which was
seconded by Board Member Trujillo.
Motion carried 6-0-0-0
5.2 Review and recommend the Planning Commission approve the architectural,
landscape and site plan design for Development Plan request DEV25-02 to
allow the development of a four-story 348,112 square foot 200-unit mixed-use
multifamily residential apartment and commercial buildings on a 3.89-acre site
located at 101-119 Town & Country Drive (Project Planner: David Crompton).
David Crompton, Chief of Planning, introduced the project and presented the
staff report.
Bill Burton, Architect, presented the project and answered questions from
Design Review Board Members.
Board Members asked about modifications to the project including the south
elevation. Board Members voiced satisfaction of the mixed patio railing styles
and the additional changes made by the Applicant. Board Members requested
that an effort be made to try to keep as many existing redwoods as possible.
Board Member Trujillo made a motion to recommend the Planning Commission
approve the project, which was seconded by Board Member Wong.
Motion carried 6-0-0-0
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5.3 Review and recommend the Planning Commission approve the architecture,
color and material board, and landscape design for Major Subdivision request
SD 9721 and Development Plan request DEV25-0014 allowing the development
of 47 townhomes with two attached accessory dwelling units on a 1.62-acre
property located at 200 Boone Court (Project Planner: Riley Anderson-Barrett).
Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, introduced the project and
presented the staff report.
Eric Chevalier, Applicant, presented the project and answered questions from
Design Review Board Members.
Board Members voiced satisfaction with the changes made to the design. Board
Members discussed the status of the landscaping and improvements agreement
between the applicant and the owners of the surrounding properties, which is
currently still in negotiations but not a requirement prior to final approval.
Carole Velasquez, owner of 223 Ashley Circle, voiced that she wants there to be
a solid fence with no gate along the CCSD easement. If a gate is required, she
desires it to be locked with a no trespassing sign. She also spoke about the
importance of the existing retaining wall and concerns about the agreement
currently in discussion.
Carolyn Mallard, owner of 296 Ashley Circle, voiced her concerns that the new
water meters would be placed on the HOA’s property. Eric Chevalier and Board
Member Wong responded that the locations are up to EBMUD.
Aileen Fader, owner of 231 Ashley Circle, voiced her concerns over the location
of the water meters and loss of privacy. She expressed her concerns regarding
the new landscaping and any future fees potentially accrued by the HOA. Board
Member Palandrani responded that the COAs put in place by the Planning
Commission will address the agreement/decision made between the Applicant
and the HOA.
Board Member Trujillo made a motion to recommend the Planning Commission
approve the project, which was seconded by Board Member Palandrani.
Motion carried 6-0-0-0
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6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Design Review Board adjourned at 6:04 PM.
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David Crompton, Chief of Planning Amanda Levine, Administrative Asst.
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