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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041626-04.1 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 Meeting Summary - Draft March 12, 2026 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: Joel Atwater, Alternate Board Member Michaela Luxton, Board Member Lou Palandrani, Board Member Chris Trujillo, Vice Chair Kevin Wong, Board Member Absent: Robert Combs, Chair Staff Attendance: David Crompton, Chief of Planning Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner Jessica Lam, Assistant Planner 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Items 4.1 and 4.2 were moved to a future agenda due to the absence of Chair Combs. Vice Chair Trujillo made a motion to move the items to a future meeting agenda, which was seconded by Board Member Palandrani. Motion carried 5-0-0-1; Chair Combs absent 3. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN There were no public comments. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Election of 2026 Design Review Board Chair Design Review Board Summary - Draft March 12, 2026 2 This item was moved to a future agenda due to the absence of Chair Combs. 4.2 Election of 2026 Design Review Board Vice Chair This item was moved to a future agenda due to the absence of Chair Combs. 4.3 Consider approval of the Meeting Summary from the Design Review Board regular meeting of December 11, 2025. Board Member Wong made a motion to approve the December 11, 2025, Summary of Actions, which was seconded by Board Member Luxton. Motion carried 5-0-0-1; Chair Combs absent 5. DESIGN REVIEW ITEMS 5.1 Review and approve the architecture and color and material board for Development Plan request DEV25-0006 to allow the construction of a new front porch patio cover for Norm’s Place and Tree Removal Permit request TR26-0006 to remove one Town-protected 11” Sycamore tree located at 356 Hartz Ave. (Project Planner: Riley Anderson-Barrett). Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Mason Wodhams, Architect, discussed the project and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Board Members discussed the design of the patio cover including how it would be attached to the existing building, having materials that represent the historic nature of the property, diverting drainage, outdoor heaters, placement of signage, and placement of exterior televisions. Board Member Atwater discussed the desire to retain as many trees as possible and for the applicant to return with a holistic view of the project relating to the post’s proximity to the trees and the placement of signs and televisions. Board Member Palandrani made a motion to approve the color and materials of the project and the tree removal, with the caveat that the project return for review with additional information including the coordination of an arborist and their recommendation regarding removing and replacing the tree, a more Design Review Board Summary - Draft March 12, 2026 3 exact location of the posts, and the location of the amenities including signs and televisions, which was seconded by Board Member Atwater. Motion carried 5-0-0-1; Chair Combs absent 5.2 Review and provide comments on the architecture, colors and materials, and landscape plans for Development Plan Request DEV25-0013, Major Subdivision Request SUB25-0011, and Land Use Permit Request LUP25-0016 to allow the renovation and expansion of the existing Community Presbyterian Church facility at 222 West El Pintado and the construction of a new 68-unit residential townhouse development at Ilo Lane and Charles Lane. (Project Planner: Jessica Lam). David Crompton, Chief of Planning, introduced the project and presented the staff report. Matt Henry on behalf of CPC, discussed the project and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Gregor Markel, Dahlin Architecture, discussed the project and answered questions from Design Review Board Members. Board Member Wong asked about the inclusion of field lights, placement of sidewalks along Ilo Lane, and how the stormwater treatment will be handled during project phasing. Board Member Atwater commented that the youth ministry is too close to the homes along W El Pintado and recommended creating a larger buffer. He commented that the townhomes have competing architectural styles, prefers the design of the 502 building, and recommended keeping a consistent style of architecture while adding articulation to all sides of the buildings. He also noted his disapproval of the number of onsite trees being proposed for removal. Board Member Luxton commented that the front and back of the townhomes appear inconsistent. Board Member Palandrani recommended removing the brick wrapping around the building and adding a wainscot. He complimented the quality and choice of the materials for the church. 6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Board Member and Staff Communication Design Review Board Summary - Draft March 12, 2026 4 Staff discussed the opportunity for Board Members to be part of the Town Council’s booth at the Farmer’s Market. 6.2 Recruitment announcement for 13 positions open to Danville residents interested in volunteering 7. ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the Danville Design Review Board adjourned at 6:30 PM. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner Amanda Levine, Administrative Asst.