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Board members noted the request and the item will return to a future agenda when the applicant is ready. The continuance does not imply any substantive finding and the record notes that the applicant requested the deferral.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 5, 2025 Design Review Board Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board continued the agenda item for 106 Lyford Drive to a date uncertain at the applicant's request; no public hearing or decision occurred.","taxTitle","Tiburon Town, Marin County, California","taxId",72203,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6641567,"Board approves like‑for‑like 10‑foot fence restoration on Tiburon Boulevard for HOA",209,9600000,9809000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb&start=9600&end=9809","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb/thumbnail_9600000.jpg","/articles/6641567/California/Board-approves-likeforlike-10foot-fence-restoration-on-Tiburon-Boulevard-for-HOA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641567-c0f7f59a912b4f5970b7719e22bd82fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775091243&Signature=FngCsGj00oT8h1Ujjtam67N9Kdapyz-TtAjXfmCtge-gfZnNCIsR6sdo0bNV911OW9pYditmRm89th5Yl-JpYj9bniiZcYXommzUHayJkKOPdHDstnwMkvo3-ZmiANvyNJpxL2Cqy788l7nhyreZMPomNnN~oR8iOyn~92jq3zOTuQ172cbZmXSNuskfOWtOc627G1cd1YnvcrGWmQ1ykqzK~u4omjx2dcGw29IyCKWW53FPgwy1lYNBv8DR07rjQcPFo3ByUNqbaM32is7y01WCHNIps3tCj-9V7zXlBHhHDArehNmLghyyahVgeTsKt2iMwBoP4Oq0vG7PKV8irw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Board approved a variance on June 5 allowing the homeowners association to restore a 10‑foot privacy fence along Tiburon Boulevard at the property serving 1647/1651 Tiburon Boulevard. Steve Veres, maintenance director for the homeowners association, said the original 10‑foot fence — covered in vine — had been damaged during a storm three years earlier and replaced temporarily with a 6‑foot fence because the HOA could not immediately locate a permit or variance to restore the 10‑foot structure.

Veres told the board the requested variance is a like‑for‑like restoration of the prior fence and that the HOA intends to attempt to reintroduce vine or other screening where feasible while observing wildfire‑clearance requirements. No public comment was offered. A board member moved to approve the variance, stating the board could make the necessary findings to allow restoration of the former fence height; the motion passed with all present voting aye.

The board’s approval restores the fence to the previously existing height, subject to any conditions staff may include addressing vegetation and WUI clearance in final permit language.","The Design Review Board granted a variance to restore a pre‑existing 10‑foot privacy fence along Tiburon Boulevard that had been replaced temporarily at 6 feet after storm damage, allowing the homeowners association to restore the prior condition.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6641572,"Design Review Board approves Hawthorne Drive deck variance to improve yard access",531,8917000,9448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb&start=8917&end=9448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb/thumbnail_8917000.jpg","/articles/6641572/California/Design-Review-Board-approves-Hawthorne-Drive-deck-variance-to-improve-yard-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641572-f72e0fd4ccb9bdf018da0dcdbae86db6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775091243&Signature=AoD5p3a4OA1NQK9Dyrx0-ir9BLIQsDwR9ePYIS-5EGWTlCkzaaZYK2wloNfv1IplvsYRYT~6PqFSC6FbHXUfUzzNXwE1oQtvizOc80mdDBCf2FS5s1zxQ~99vYjpkU4fKOSZMWutTIzUmB0ICqpRgYbzwAgPRSBwGLwTDFp-WB7eiaGa19yowitTtpM1gja6g3R7FpHS~EXcDdLNKDqBARsru4-SMsLT6qVeue71H3~EHJfRydnw10bfcIA15J0eHWJi2fHAy6UvXa2bknpoIIkAvlVoSBI8Tc68gzL9f1MHAb09wgBsZlX~M8wjsdnpfumf7OXvQ0OxI8K4E-cw0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tiburon’s Design Review Board approved a modest lot‑coverage variance on June 5 to allow a raised deck alteration at 675 Hawthorne Drive that the applicant said will improve access and usability of a steeply sloped backyard.

Landscape designer Alex (Integrated Design Studio) presented the project on behalf of homeowners John Malloy and described the lot as steep (average grade about 25 percent) with high retaining walls that make access from the kitchen difficult. The applicant proposed shifting and lowering the existing deck by about 18 inches, adding steps and improving sightlines while keeping the deck materials and guardrail compatible with the existing house. The applicant said the requested lot coverage would be 30.8 percent where 30 percent is the published maximum and characterized the requested 0.8 percent increase as necessary to provide usable, safe egress to the yard.

The applicant noted neighbor support and said proposed planting — including English laurels along the east property line — would preserve privacy. No public opposition was raised in the hearing. Board members who visited the site described the topography as steep and supported the variance findings, noting the change improves safety and yard usability.

A board member moved to adopt the draft resolution and find the project categorically exempt from CEQA; the motion passed with all voting in favor.","The board approved a 0.8 percent lot‑coverage variance to allow a modest deck relocation and lowering at 675 Hawthorne Drive to improve safe access from the kitchen on a steep lot.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6641577,"Board approves 14 Southridge East remodel and expansion with planting condition after neighbor objections",3551,1685000,5236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb&start=1685&end=5236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb/thumbnail_1685000.jpg","/articles/6641577/California/Board-approves-14-Southridge-East-remodel-and-expansion-with-planting-condition-after-neighbor-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641577-9015f1f63718b196c3dd4986f1661e1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775091243&Signature=Y3Vx1VECPELqasG4uNIEEpTFoi1hzQsONEuwEJX5wim1jq05wvOdeoYiXpGlH3gqY253eQE5RFBmhyvxxewDDZ6oReNT3BvM9226TBXGTdpA-~b0tf--OJV5UD5KFS8z96RCoPnq-4ocwmgjWnLNEoxFyy630P9IuIwZfrxPEDBjMk3TmnJjIT~7ZKr0~Fp90zFP6M3exdXYeaghSngpny7cm8OClAoNJVJP0xQQf0GPVNb1aipG5lI4K-IZecImdocftLF0B971ve0VuBXP2niLfJBXxwonSs6dNhMjoak52aDGoXqmCMv-3DuD89VCxntnPWnHLNxGe5UgA-Jvzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tiburon Design Review Board on June 5 approved a remodel, exterior refresh and a 357‑square‑foot net increase in living area at 14 Southridge East, granting three variances for lot coverage, a minor house setback intrusion, and a reduced deck setback. The approval included a condition that two large evergreen plantings be installed to soften a north elevation and screen the adjacent neighbor.

Project architect Scott Couture told the board the work is “primarily an interior remodel, an exterior resurfacing, replacing windows, some siding and roofing” and described an upper‑level addition of about 278 square feet (79 square feet on the lower level) for a combined additional area of 357 square feet. Couture said the project reduces total deck area from about 800 square feet to roughly 552 square feet by removing one deck and increasing another, and that the lot coverage variance request is 1.7 percent above the allowed standard (rising to 26 percent under the applicant's analysis).

Several neighbors spoke in opposition. Alexander Mortazavi (12 Southridge East) said the plan would expose bathroom and master shower windows and “it cannot be done with a detriment to their neighbors.” David Eason (16 Southridge East) said he was not opposed to renovation generally but argued the proposed addition near his kitchen and living area would “significantly impact our views of San Francisco” and said blocking a neighbor’s view for a few square feet did not meet the hardship standard for variances. Rick Mortazavi (speaking by Zoom) said the project was “massive” compared with the neighborhood pattern and said the family had declined several suggested modifications.

The applicant provided photo montages and said the plan had been revised from earlier schemes after additional field review; Couture said the addition had been pulled back in response to concerns and that some vegetation removals (including a declining pitosporum) were proposed for fire‑safety reasons. Board members debated view and privacy impacts, notably the enclosure of a small bedroom/roof area and the raised living‑room ceiling. Several board members said they wanted a softer appearance on the north elevation adjacent to 12 Southridge East. As a result, the board approved the draft resolution with a condition requiring two 24‑inch box evergreen trees (minimum) near the area where the pitosporum would be removed; the board specified the trees should be of species that mature in the 15–20 foot range and meet local wildfire‑urban interface (WUI) clearance rules.

The motion to adopt the draft resolution and find the project categorically exempt from CEQA carried with all board members present voting in favor.","The Design Review Board approved a remodel and modest addition at 14 Southridge East, granting three variances and adding a condition requiring planting to soften a north elevation after neighbors raised privacy and view concerns.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6641582,"Design Review Board approves Seidel renovation and garage at Straitsview Drive",1333,345000,1678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb&start=345&end=1678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798061-9a31ca54be69c9cd63e1d445473ffdfb/thumbnail_345000.jpg","/articles/6641582/California/Design-Review-Board-approves-Seidel-renovation-and-garage-at-Straitsview-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641582-3ba1171d4eb5d52628c52bb7b31494e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775091243&Signature=fd~JsSh3bj8Yn6ZgWxjHupCTnctrTSX8bDhubNAMk2HS9IrC-MhtyYg24PBu5mrEjSknJKNuG997APn8JrzQun9G2Lznx9FtOX7HXJdyB3THGx1AB8DRmUuxVgfAJ8Kq0a~Pt90y~Ja8DGjmiC7v57-gSQj9vs~qLNY4Sx0kKlninnqH8RbhSXTZs9ttJpNBtmadCdzdcbWCrIC2XM-Q3hpv1r-WO4WQX4Mmr~r9XuiqOzXEs6gzDDs6Z6ZfK-lIBC9R9e5wnp-gncO6xp3zkuDaBvEx4ZrOPrSbnxWPugZk8sikJCVIte-eN-Y723nbyz8FbvD8L2OvaKzNrBDnvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tiburon Design Review Board on June 5 approved an application by Alex Seidel to add a new garage, reconfigure interior space and expand the main living area by about 100 square feet at a midcentury house on Straitsview Drive. The board also found in favor of the requested variances after the applicant shortened the foundation wall and reduced massing.

The applicant, Alex Seidel, introduced himself as both the property owner and architect for the project and told the board the changes were intended to “soften the massing of the project.” He described measures including narrowing the driveway, shortening the garage to slightly under 20 feet, increasing side and rear setbacks by roughly 5 feet, reducing overall floor area by about 118 square feet and lowering the garage height by about 5 feet to reduce visual bulk. Seidel said he had worked with neighbors and the Department of Public Works to locate a new planter area in front of the cul‑de‑sac where six olive trees are proposed for screening.

The board discussed whether elements related to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a retaining/foundation wall were within the board’s review. The board and staff clarified that ADU design and most ADU setbacks were not part of the approval but questions about the visibility and height of the foundation wall and how it relates to the story poles remained open for board discussion. Seidel said the maximum exposed foundation wall would be about eight feet, with an average of four feet.

No members of the public spoke at the public hearing. Following board discussion, a board member moved to approve the draft resolution and the categorical CEQA exemption; the motion carried with all present voting in favor.

The board’s approval included the design refinements Seidel presented: reduced driveway width based on compact‑car turning studies, modified garage dimensions, increased setbacks and proposed site planting intended to screen the house from Straitsview Drive. Board members who spoke during the discussion praised the revisions for breaking up massing and adding screening.

The board closed the hearing after the motion and adopted the draft resolution as presented.","The Tiburon Design Review Board approved an application to add a garage and modest additions to a midcentury house on Straitsview Drive and granted associated variance findings after the applicant reduced massing and worked with neighbors.","actionData","errors"]

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