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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
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
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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
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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 wrapping the proposed brick 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
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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.
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Riley Anderson-Barrett, Associate Planner Amanda Levine, Administrative Asst.
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