AGENDA CHANGES Action: Moved to Consent Calendar: VII. A Block of Benvenue. VI. B Russell Street.

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1 Planning and Development Department Current Planning Division Meeting Action Minutes Date: Monday, August 5, 2002 Time: 7:47 p.m. Place: North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Avenue - Main Room (wheelchair accessible) I. ROLL CALL Richard Dishnica, Burton Edwards, Jeffrey Eichenfield, Lesley Emmington Jones, Jill Korte, Doug Morse (absent), Carrie Olson (departed at 11:16 PM), and Becky O Malley. One position is currently vacant. II. III. IV. AGENDA CHANGES Action: Moved to Consent Calendar: VII. A Block of Benvenue. VI. B Russell Street. PUBLIC COMMENT Leslie Landberg, regarding 2451 Shattuck Avenue Opposed to the Cinema s demolition. The building should be saved because it s an important cultural resource and it s an example of a mid-century, repertoire theater. Toni Horodysky, regarding 1326 Allston Way Opposed to the public presentation by Rene Cardinaux and clarifies that the agenda states the Corporation Yard is a Structure of Merit, when in fact it was designated a landmark. Seeks clarification on this point. LAWood, regarding 1326 Allston Way Concerned and frustrated that the Commission s process is not transparent, that the LPC packet was not at the front desk of the Permit Center on Monday morning, that Rene Cardinaux did not participate in the public process, that there was improper notific ation of the meeting/agenda, and that it has been difficult contacting the LPC Secretary. Action: Public comment closed. CONSENT CALENDAR IV. A. 1 Maybeck Twin Drive. To continue to the September 9, 2002 meeting. IV. B Rose Street - Scarich/Hunrick Grocery. To continue to the September 9, 2002 meeting. IV. C Hawthorne Terrace. To continue to the September 9, 2002 meeting. IV. D. 255 Panoramic Way. To continue to the September 9, 2002 meeting. VI. B Russell Street. To approve in-kind replacement. VII. A Block of Benvenue. To continue to the September 9, 2002 meeting. Motion Comm. Dishnica, Seconded Comm. Edwards: To approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: , (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Olson, Korte, Eichenfield, O Malley Morse) and one vacancy.

2 August 5, 2002 Page 2 of 4 V. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A Allston Way- City of Berkeley Corporation Yard Presentation by René Cardinaux. Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded O Malley: To continue the item to the next regular meeting. Vote: (Emmington Eichenfield, Edwards, Dishnica, Olson Korte Morse), Comm. O Malley excused herself from participating in the meeting and there is one vacancy. Presenter, Alex Tara: Briefly explained the nature of the presentation the Public Works Department s intention to appeal the recent designation by the LPC of the Corporation Yard as a landmark. Motion Comm. Eichenfield, Seconded Comm. Edwards: Jeff Eichenfield to draft a letter to the City Manager stating that the City should participate in the public process when city property is being proposed for designation and present its support and/or opposition during the Public Hearing. Vote: (Emmington, Eichenfield, Edwards, Olson, Korte Dishnica Morse), Comm. O Malley excused herself from participating in the meeting and there is one vacancy. VI. ACTION ITEMS A Rosewalk - Review of in-kind wall replacement Commission to establish a subcommittee (Comm. Dishnica, Comm. Edwards) to visit site with applicant and contractor to review concrete color and texture. Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Edwards: To support in-kind wall replacement. Vote: (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Olson, Korte Eichenfield, O Malley Morse) and one vacancy. C Bancroft Way - Review of proposed modifications to the roof plan and each façade Edward Sue (Architect) and Scott Lorenz (Applicant) explained the proposed modifications. Motion Comm. Edwards, Seconded Comm. Dishnica: To continue action item VI. C. until a Special Meeting to be held on Friday, August 9 th to resolve issues pertaining to Plans A and D. E. 147 Tunnel Road - Review of proposed modifications to the roof plan and the southern elevation Shawn Nazari (Applicant) describes the project and answers LPC questions. Motion Comm. Edwards, Seconded Dishnica: To approve plans as submitted. Vote: (Edwards, Dishnica O Malley, Emmington Olson, Korte, Eichenfield Morse) and one vacancy. Substitute Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Eichenfield: To approve doors and wait on approval of the skylights until Commission hears from the neighbor and views the house. Vote: (O Malley, Eichefield, Emmington Olson, Dishnica, Edwards, Korte Morse) and one vacancy. New Motion Comm. Edwards, Seconded Dishnica: To approve the French doors and, those who are attending Friday, August 9 th s 2700 Bancroft Way meeting, commit to visiting 147 Tunnel Road before Friday and a decision will be made on this agenda item at a separate meeting held immediately after Friday s meeting. VIII. NEW PUBLIC HEARING A Elmwood Court. Public Hearing for alteration to a City of Berkeley Structure of Merit. Public Speakers: Tom Alderson In favor of alteration. Explained the project and history. Zak Goodman In favor of alteration. John English Opposed to alteration. Robert Judson Clark In favor of alteration.

3 August 5, 2002 Page 3 of 4 Lori Droste Opposed to alteration. Melissa Garland Opposed to alteration. Motion Comm. Edwards, Seconded Dishnica: To close the Public Hearing. Motion Comm. Edwards, Seconded Dishnica: To approve plans as they were submitted to the Commission. Vote: (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Korte, Eichenfield Olson Morse), Comm. O Malley excused herself, and one vacancy. B University Avenue - Former Santa Fe Railway Station. Laroilyn Davis (from the Montessori School) stated the importance of this project to the Montessori School and thanked the Commission for its work. Peter Pfau (architect) provided an overview of the project. Public Speakers: Ron Hoffman He would have like to have been informed about the project earlier and been involved in the discussion. Claire Harper Also, would have liked to have been informed about the project earlier in the process and concerned about the parking around the school and overflow of children into the nearby park. Motion Comm. Dishnica, Seconded Comm. Edwards: The Commission is supportive of the direction the approved plans are taking and that the architects should continue to avoid placing any trees between the buildings. Vote: (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Olson, Korte, Eichenfield O Malley Olson, Morse) and one vacancy. IX. VI. XII. ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD/DESIGN REVIEW REFERRALS A University Avenue- Former Jay-Vee Liquor. Review of DRC-approved plans for Congregation Netivot Shalom. Motion Comm. Dishnica, Seconded Comm. Edwards: To support the DRC direction. Vote: (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Korte, Eichenfield O Malley Olson, Morse) and one vacancy. ACTION ITEM D. Final vote on Landmarks Preservation Ordinance and related Zoning Ordinance Amendments Motion Comm. O Malley, Seconded Comm. Emmington: To reconsider and vote on the LPO at the next regular meeting on September 9, 2002; and to provide any additional comments/changes to staff by August 19, These changes will be highlighted in a separate document and presented at the next meeting. Vote: (Emmington, Dishnica, Edwards, Korte, Eichenfield, O Malley, Olson Morse) and one vacancy. COMMISSION INFORMATION T. Request for Proposal - CLG Grant for Consultant review of the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Korte: To designate Commissioner Olson the LPC representative involved in the selection process of a firm for the project. Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Korte: If required, the members of the Commission and the Chair will work to redefine the scope of the selected firm s work and project. X. DISCUSSION A. Review of entry gates at 1301 Oxford Street Motion Comm. Em mington, Seconded Edwards: As this is a different project than the one initially approved, the

4 August 5, 2002 Page 4 of 4 Commission expects that the demolition of the gates will require a Structural Alteration Permit and come before the Commission in the form of a Public Hearing. Vote: (Emmington, Edwards, Korte, Eichenfield, O Malley Dishnica Olson, Morse) and one vacancy. C. Project Review Committee Dwight Way Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Dishnica: To send this project to the Project Review Committee. D University Avenue - Proposed relocation of the Kenney Cottage to 1281 University Avenue LPC Secretary Powell updated the Commission on the Kenney Cottage. BAHA approved moving and restoring the structure. XI. XII. XXI. AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A University Avenue Information presented during Public Hearing. B Elmwood Court Information presented during Public Hearing. C. 147 Tunnel Road Information presented during Public Hearing. COMMISSION INFORMATION XIII. Action Minutes March 4, Regular Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XIV. Action Minutes March 13, Special Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XV.Action Minutes April 8, Special Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XVI. Action Minutes April 8, Regular Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XVII. Action Minutes May 6, Regular Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XVIII. Action Minutes June 3, Special Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XIX. Action Minutes June 3, Regular Meeting (In July 1, 2002 Commission Packet) XX. Action Minutes July 1, Regular Meeting Motion Comm. Dishnica, Seconded NONE: To approve minutes. Draft Notice of Decision for Benvenue Avenue - Thompson Cottages. Discussion: Commission requested that a description of the back cottage be added to the NOD. XXII. Draft Notice of Decision for La Loma Park Historic District. Motion Comm. Emmington, Seconded Comm. Edwards: To approve the NOD as written. Vote: (Emmington, Edwards, Korte, Eichenfield, O Malley Dishnica Olson, Morse XXIII. Draft Notice of Decision for 1962 Yosemite Road - MacGregor House. Landmark Designation. Discussion: Comm. Emmington requested that staff add significant features to be preserved to NOD. XXIV. Draft Notice of Decision for University Avenue - John M. Doyle House. Structure of Merit Designation. Discussion: Comm. Korte requested that the wording of paragraph two, the second WHEREAS, be changed. XIII. ADJOURN 12:06 AM

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