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Development Oversight Commission
Meeting Minutes for August 6, 2007
Commission Members
| Mark P. Abrahams | Brian F. Holloway | John M. Packowski, AIA |
| Holger Fuerst | Bruce R. Starkweather, AIA | John Nunan |
| Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, Chair | Roger Valine , Vice Chair | Kristina McBurney |
City Staff
- Marty Hanneman, Assistant City Manager
- Sabina Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney
- Janis Franklin, Program Specialist
915 I Street, 2nd Floor – Hearing Room
August 6, 2007 – 5:30 P.M.
The Development Oversight Commission (DOC) is a commission of the City Council with review and recommendation authority. Its purpose is to provide a forum for the public to introduce and discuss suggestions, comments, and concerns regarding the city's development services function. The DOC will host public meetings to hear public comments before providing its recommendations to City Council.
Notice to the Public
You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called. Public comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard at the end of the meeting as noted on the agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are encouraged to select 3-5 speakers to represent the opinion of the group.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the Commission you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing (City Code 2.15.160).
Speaker slips are located in the lobby of the hearing room and should be completed and submitted to the Commission Secretary.
Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. The City posts Agendas at City Hall as well as offsite meeting locations.
The order of agenda items is for reference; agenda items may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the Commission. The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendations; however, the Commission may take action other than what is recommended. The agenda is available for public review on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the agenda, synopsis, and staff reports are available from the Development Services Department at 915 I Street, New City Hall, 3rd Floor (.25 cents per page) , during regular business hours or can be downloaded at www.cityofsacramento.org/dsd.
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify the Development Services Department at (916) 808-8310 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Agenda
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Development Oversight Commission unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order – 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request that an item be removed for separate consideration.
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Approval of Minutes for June 6, 2007
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Approve Commission Minutes for June 6, 2007.
Contact: Janis Franklin, Program Specialist, 916 808-7705
Action: Moved, seconded (Nunan, Fuerst, 7,0,0 –absent Packowski) to approve minutes.
Staff Reports
Staff reports include oral presentations including those recommending receive and file.
- Assistant City Manager Update (Oral Presentation)
Description: 300 Richards Boulevard move update; Major projects Updates (Metropolitan, Township 9, Railyards, Cathedral Square and Crocker)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact:Marty Hanneman, Assistant City Manager, (916) 808-7508
Action: No Public Comment. Received and filed. Marty Hanneman gave updates on Development Services’ move to the 300 Richards Blvd building, in 2008. Also provided updates on Metropolitan; Township 9; Cathedral Square; Crocker Art Museum and on the Railyards Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report. Commissioner Valine asked if there was anything that the DOC could do to assist with Railyards. Marty Hanneman advised that Agenda item #6 would go into more details.
- R Street Corridor Special Planning District (SPD) Amendments (M05-048)
Location: The R Street corridor special planning district (SPD) encompasses the fifty-four (54) blocks bounded by Q Street on the north, S Street on the south, 2nd Street on the west, and 29th Street on the east
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact: Jason Hone, Junior Planner, 916 808-5749; Sandra Yope, Senior Planner, 916 808-7158
Action: No Public Comment. Received and filed. Jason Hone provided an update regarding the SPD Amendments for the R Street Corridor. The item has gone before the Design and Preservation Commissions and will go before the Planning Commission on September 13th. Commissioner Fuerst asked about reuse of existing buildings, wondering what happened to that proposed amendment. Jason advised that the previous amendments were being preserved unless otherwise noted. Chair Malinowski expressed concern regarding the step backs. Sandra Yope advised that step backs and setbacks were taken into consideration and items going before the Design or Preservation Director could be changed if needed.
- Non-Conforming Homes Disaster Reconstruction (M06-060)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and provide input.
Contact: Robert Williams, Assistant Planner, 916 808-7686; Sandra Yope, Senior Planner, 916 808-7158
Action:No Public Comment. Received and input provided. Robert Williams provided information regarding this policy. Commissioners provided support for this item.
- New Regional Storm Water Quality Manual
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact: Robert Thaung, Supervising Engineer, 916 808-8891; Bill Busath, Supervising Engineer, 916 808-1434; Sherill Huun, Senior Engineer, 916 808-1455
Action: No Public Comment. Received and filed. Bill Busath gave his presentation regarding the manual and its availability. Commissioner Fuerst provided comments regarding the manual and the process to create the content including public outreach.
- Railyards – Process for the Review of Future Projects (Oral Presentation)
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file
Contact: Greg Bitter, Principal Planner, 916 808-7816; David Kwong, Planning Manager, 916 808-2691
Action: No Public Comment. Received and filed. Greg Bitter distributed supplemental material outlining a new process for the review of future Railyards projects. Commissioner Holloway commented that it fits (dovetails) nicely with the goals and a great idea. Commissioner Nunan asked if there will be unique Design Guidelines, Greg Bitter advised that there will be and they will go before the Design Commission on August 15th. Commissioner Nunan advised of his support. Commissioner Packowski, advised he believes there are some areas of possible conflict relating to items that cover both design and preservation. He was advised that currently, the Director for Design and Preservation was the same person (Bill Crouch). Commissioner Fuerst was concerned that there would be a segment of the public that wouldn’t be advised of this change and wanted to know what public education would be done to advise them. Commissioner Starkweather, advised support but cautioned that the Guidelines are critical in terms of quality and detail. He questioned how it will be tested and maintained and recommends a quality check/assessment process. Bill Thomas provided feedback regarding these processes, also suggested as an option to create a sub-committee to review. Commissioner Abrahams suggested that maybe the item come back in front of the DOC some time down the road for the further review. Commissioner Nunan suggested a representation of DOC at the joint meetings that are forthcoming. Richard Rich with Thomas Enterprises spoke, advised they are excited about the process. Chair Malinowski suggested that Commissioner Starkweather compose a letter to City Council advising the DOC’s support of the process. Bill Thomas, provided information about Township 9 advising that it would be going through a similar process as the new Railyards changes and requested that DOC advise support to Council. Chair Malinowski suggested that support be added to the letter being drafted to Council regarding the Railyards/Planning Director Hearing process changes. Commissioners Starkweather and Valine made further comments and offered support and assistance.
Attachments:
Supplemental Material
Public Comments - Matters Not on the Agenda
- None.
Questions, Ideas, and Announcements of Commission Members
- Malinowski advised that the next DOC meeting on September 10th will be a community workshop.