AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA STUDY SESSION
3. AGENDA AMENDMENTS
4. COMMUNITY FORUM (Public Comments)
This agenda category is limited to 15 minutes to be allocated as determined by the Planning Commission Chair. If you wish to address the hearing body, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the Secretary. If your subject is not on the agenda, the Planning Commission Chair will recognize you at this time.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Preliminary Design Review – 100 El Camino Real
To consider conceptual site/floor plans to locate a Planet Granite rock climbing gym/workout facility within the existing vacant Belmont Theatre. The proposed interior building modifications include installation of various climbing walls, yoga studio, weight/fitness area, men’s/women’s changing areas, main lobby and retail sales area. Proposed exterior modifications include removal of the existing roof with a taller roof to accommodate the height of the interior climbing walls. (Appl. No. 00-1082) APN: 044-151-080; Zoned: C-3 (Highway Commercial)
CEQA Status: Exempt
Mark Lloyd (Applicant)
West Side Valley Theatres (Owner)
Project Planner: Carlos de Melo, 650/595-7440
B. Public Hearing -1709 Valley View Avenue
To consider a Floor Area Ratio Exception and Design Review to remodel the exterior and interior of the existing single-family residential structure by reducing the existing square footage from 5,040 to 4,301 on a lot that permits a FAR of 2,500 sq.ft. The remodel will affect space within the existing building envelope and will not result in an increase to building height or bulk. The remodel reconfiguration will result in three bedrooms, two baths, living room, kitchen, recreation room, den and two-car garage. New landscaping will not result in the removal of any existing trees. (Appl. No. 00-1071)
APN: 044-341-490; Zoned R-1B (Single-Family Residential)
CEQA Status: Exempt
Brian Mirich (Applicant/Owner)
Project Planner: Tricia Schimpp, 408/298-2155
C. Public Hearing - 1036 Tahoe Drive
To consider a Design Review to remodel the existing two-story single-family residential structure by adding 409 square feet on the first floor and 258 square feet on the second floor. The remodel will alter the design of the 2,448-sq.ft., three-bedroom, two-bath, two-car garage home to result in a 3,127-sq.ft. home with four bedrooms, three baths, and a two-car garage. Existing landscape will remain and no trees will be removed. The maximum permitted floor area is 3,500 square feet. (Appl. No. 00-1087) APN: 043-144-070; Zoned: R-1B (Single-Family Residential)
CEQA Status: Exempt
Enio and Laura Sebastiani (Applicant/Owner)
Project Planner: Tricia Schimpp, 408/298-2155
D. Public Hearing – 470 Ralston Avenue
To consider a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review to rebuild an existing Arco gasoline station. The project includes demolition of the existing 840 square foot convenience store and location of a new 1,500 square foot AM/PM convenience store at the easternmost portion of the site. Additional site improvements include new gasoline dispensers with roof canopy, and replacement of the existing underground storage tanks. New landscaping is proposed surrounding the proposed building and along the Ralston Avenue frontage of the site. (Appl. No. 00-1100) APN: 040-316-010; Zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
CEQA Status: Exempt
Peter Tobin, Tait & Associates, Inc. (Applicant)
Arco Products Company (Owner)
Project Planner: Carlos de Melo, 650/595-7440
7. REPORTS, STUDIES, UPDATES, AND COMMENTS
8. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000:
Liaison: Commissioner Mathewson
Alternate Liaison: Commissioner Purcell
ADJOURNMENT:
To Tuesday, December 5, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular Meeting at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center.
Information on the applications to be considered at this meeting may be obtained from the City of Belmont Planning Division, 1070 Sixth Avenue, Suite 302, Belmont, CA 94002, 650/595-7416.
