Planning and Development Department Land Use Planning Division ACTION SUMMARY FOR DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING September 21, 2017 7:00 PM LINVILL, C P PINK, D A EDWARDS, B P MITCHELL, L P KAHN, C P JENSON, K P CLARKE, T P Public Attendance: 28 Public Speakers: 19 Staff in Attendance: Burns I. PROJECTS 1. 2100 SAN PABLO AVENUE [between Addison Street and Allston Way] (DRCP2016-0003): Follow-up to ZAB Preview to demolish an existing, single-story commercial building, and construct a new 60,428 square foot, four-story, 52 foot tall mixed-use building containing a 92 unit Residential Care Facility with 2,491 square feet of commercial space and 720 square feet of wellness center/club at the ground level. The project would also include grade level parking for 33 vehicles as well as 12 bicycle parking. Advisory Comments: Neighborhood Context Provide a streetscape elevation that extends to University, so the Committee can review the project in more context. Corner Design Corner should be stronger; further develop design. Ground floor restaurant at the corner property line is successful, but surface may want to be treated differently. Treat corner space differently so it is a special element. General Building Design As presented, the design looks too bland; provide building details for further review; show base, parapet, windows, entries, architectural elements, as well as all stair towers and penthouses. Design should have more pedestrian scale and richer detailing and materials, especially at the entrances. Design is boxy, bland, institutional, and static; it should be sympathetic with other buildings in the neighborhood. Look more carefully at how this building meets the sky. Look carefully at the quality of the stucco proposed.
Action Summary for September 21, 2017 Page 2 of 5 Look more carefully at the proportions, so the building is more balanced and not so squat. There should be a more gracious entrance; massing should reflect main entrance(s). Although this design iteration is more contextual, there was a nice quality to the playful window placement in the design presented at ZAB; recommend bringing some of that quality back. Further develop the ground floor with more detail, character and lively accents. Interior garage space should be screened from the courtyard and the park; check on any related code requirements with the open garage near the west property line. Recommend a wall, or similar element, between the garage and courtyard spaces to muffle noise from cars and lifts. Trash area appears to be inadequate. Terraces/Main Courtyard Look at the terrace plans and minimize narrow flag pole shape, or widen terrace space in these areas, as much as possible; Look at units adjacent to the courtyard; consider shifting so they do not cause as much shadow on the open space. Recommend appealing to as many senses as possible in the courtyard, not just sight. Consider more connection between the upper level terraces and the main courtyard. Recommend a path to walk around the main courtyard, not just seating. Provide section through the terraces and courtyards. Recommend developing the terraces so that they connect. General Open Space / Site Design Provide more detailed landscape information. Illustrate property line fence, especially on the west side. Program / Plan Issues In corridors, provide as much natural light and views outside as possible. Recommend as much flexibility in activity spaces as possible.
Action Summary for September 21, 2017 Page 3 of 5 2. 1717 UNIVERSITY AVENUE [between McGee Avenue and Grant Street] (DRCP2016-0007): Continued Preliminary Design Review to demolish an existing 3,039 square-foot, one-story commercial building and a 680 square-foot single family dwelling with a detached garage; and construct a 18,408 square-foot, five-story, 57-8 tall, mixed-use building with 28 dwellings (including 4 Below Market Rate units), 1,863 square feet of commercial floor area (retail floor area or food service with incidental service of beer and wine), and 14 automobile and 36 bicycle parking spaces. Favorable recommendation to ZAB with one condition and direction for Final Design Review (FDR): MOTION (Kahn, Edwards) VOTE (6-0-0-1) Pink absent. Condition: Provide some visual interest and relief on the west elevation visible from the driveway. This should be shown on the drawings reviewed at ZAB, and further reviewed for detail at FDR. Committee shall review final design of driveway approach at FDR, after resolution at ZAB; some sound attenuation may be needed for the driveway. At FDR, show more comprehensive set of exterior building details, such as construction joints, soffits, storefronts, and jamb returns at casement windows. Trash room appears inadequate. Choose materials in courtyard and driveway carefully for added sound attenuation from vehicle and trash container movement. Check exiting requirements for the restaurant space carefully before FDR. Further develop the lobby / entrance corridor to maximize spaciousness and light. 3. 739 CHANNING WAY [at Fifth] (DRCP2017-0005): Continued Preliminary Design Review to construct two new detached three-story buildings with 10 dwellings, four live/work units, one office space and 16 off-street parking spaces on a vacant lot. Favorable recommendation to ZAB with the following direction for Final Design Review (FDR): MOTION (Kahn, Clarke) VOTE (5-0-1-1) Edwards abstain, Pink absent. Larger roll-up doors, or another means to bring large artwork into live/work units, would be good. Fence height appears reasonable since there is a 40% open pattern, but is still subject to Transportation approval for any safety concerns. Will review the final color palette at FDR. Contrasting color on doors appears to be successful. Dark glazing shown in renderings is not accurate; proposed glazing is clear, not tinted dark. Recommend adding a detail between the first and second level on the south elevation at the corner for a shadow line.
Action Summary for September 21, 2017 Page 4 of 5 There was still some concern with the decks facing west; some thought a glass barrier may work if noise impacts develop. 4. 2609 SHATTUCK AVENUE [between Parker Street and Carleton Street] (DCRP2016-0009): Continued Preliminary Design Review to renovate an existing building and create a 9,647 square foot full service restaurant and bar with associated outside seating, landscaping, and parking. Favorable recommendation to ZAB with conditions and direction for Final Design Review (FDR): MOTION (Kahn, Edwards) VOTE (6-0-0-1) Pink absent. Conditions: Show screen at service yard. Add this information to the ZAB drawings, and DRC will continue review at FDR. Further develop north elevation for more articulation. Recommend more openings on the south elevation for a better connection between the restaurant and open space; at least submit as an alternate plan for the use permit process for more flexibility for future tenants. Be careful with proposed colors when this returns for FDR. Renderings, elevations and color boards should be consistent. Recommend bringing a 4 color sample at FDR. Recommend adding some wall texture along with a careful color selection to help soften the walls. Show lighting concept in detail at FDR, and show renderings at night as well. 5. 2112 2116 CHANNING WAY [between Shattuck Avenue and Fulton Street] (DRCP2014-0006): Preliminary Design Review to retain a previously entitled bed and breakfast use with a 2,092 square foot café and five (5) bed and breakfast rooms, and add nineteen (19) new dwelling units with a total of 17,793 square feet. Preliminary Design Review was continued with the following recommendations: MOTION (Edwards, Kahn) VOTE (6-0-0-1) Pink absent. There was concern with the amount of the existing structure being removed in the proposed design. Staff will check with the Use Permit Planner to clarify. Format a clearer presentation with both existing and proposed elevations on the same page for better reference. Reduced setback at the front property line appears appropriate, especially with the recessed openings. If this project is truly a remodel and not a new building, consider a more quirky design. This project should take more ques from the existing structure. The rendering, with horizontal trim and divided lites, has more charm than the elevations. Style and quality of the windows proposed on the front elevation should carry around on the east and west sides as well.
Action Summary for September 21, 2017 Page 5 of 5 Juliette balconies proposed on the east façade should be more consistent with the front façade. If a mansard roof remains in the design, details and materials should be highquality. Residential Entry is inadequate. Develop lobby space and entrance sequence so that it is a more welcoming space on every level. Still concerned with the restaurant layout. Continue to review and develop further. Ex parte Communications: Communications were sent to both Edwards and Linvill from the applicant further explaining their design. II. III. BUSINESS MATTERS Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes A. Minutes from 8/17/17 DRC Meetings Continued until the October Meeting. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned: 11:00 PM