The purpose of the Design Review Board shall be to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and staff and to exercise other such powers and duties as established in Goleta Municipal Code Section 17.50.070.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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The Design Review Board shall be composed of seven regular members.
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One or more alternates may be appointed to the Design Review Board. Such alternates may participate in all general Design Review Board matters but may only vote on a project approval or other Board decision when a regular Design Review Board member is absent or recused from a meeting.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 3; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
Commissioners, including alternate members, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 3; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.
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Three at-large members must all reside within the City.
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At least four members must be professionals as follows:
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At least two members shall be licensed architects; and
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At least one member shall be a licensed landscape professional (landscape architect); and
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At least one member shall be a design professional who demonstrates an interest in Goleta and possess significant professional experience and/or professional licensure in design-related fields, including, but not limited to, architecture, landscape design, building design, urban or industrial design; and
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At least one professional member shall be a City resident.
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All members shall be skilled in reading and interpreting architectural and landscape drawings and able to judge the effects of a proposed building, structure, landscaping or sign upon the desirability and development of surrounding areas.
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No member of the Design Review Board may be an employee or officer of the City.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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The Design Review Board shall meet monthly or as needed to fulfill its duties.
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Four members shall constitute a quorum, but a quorum must contain a minimum of one licensed architect and one additional professional. A quorum must also include two City residents. A professional who is also a City resident will satisfy both of these requirements.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 4; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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Members of the Design Review Board shall be appointed for a term of three years. There shall be no limit to the number of terms to which members may be appointed.
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The terms of the members shall be staggered so that approximately one-third of the members are appointed each year.
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Members shall serve until their successors are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 3; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 15-04 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 4; Ord. 23-04 § 1)