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Design Review Committee

A subcommittee of the Zoning Adjustments Board, charged with the review and approval of design proposals for all projects in commercial, manufacturing, and some higher residential zoning districts.

Membership shall consist of two members of the Zoning Adjustments Board, one member of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, one member of the Civic Arts Commission (each member appointed by that Commission); and three members of the public who are appointed by the Zoning Adjustments Board.  The membership shall include a minimum of two licensed architects, one licensed landscape architect, and two laypersons.

Meetings

Meetings are usually held the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm, at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Avenue. Gooseberry Room. Meetings are conducted in person with a hybrid option available.
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January 16, 2025 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2025-01-16

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Communications_1950-1998 Shattuck (864.21 KB)864.21 KB
  • Additional Late Correspondence (211.47 KB)211.47 KB
December 19, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-12-19

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

November 21, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-11-21

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • 2024-11-21_DRC_Late Communications_Beautiful San Pablo Walking Tour Notes - Baldwin and Siegel (177.26 KB)177.26 KB
  • 2024-11-21_DRC_Late Communications_2274 Shattuck_Request you approve this project - Orrick (144.56 KB)144.56 KB
October 21, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-10-21

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

September 19, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-09-19

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Communications_2530 Bancroft (3.29 MB)3.29 MB
August 29, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-08-29

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Communications (147.8 KB)147.8 KB
July 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
design review committee 2024-07-18

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Communications (182.03 KB)182.03 KB
  • Additional Late Correspondence (313.71 KB)313.71 KB
June 20, 2024 | 6:30pm
design review committee 2024-06-20

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

May 16, 2024 | 6:30pm
design review committee 2024-05-16

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

April 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
design review committee 2024-04-18

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Communications (1.67 MB)1.67 MB
March 21, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-03-21

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

February 15, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-02-15

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • Late Meeting Materials_Response to DRC Comments_2136 San Pablo (539.49 KB)539.49 KB
  • Late Meeting Materials_Updated Renderings_2136 San Pablo (9.31 MB)9.31 MB
  • Late Correspondence_Beautiful San Pablo (149.02 KB)149.02 KB
January 18, 2024 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2024-01-18_Cancelled

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Canceled Agenda

December 21, 2023 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2023-12-21

In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA
Type: Regular Agenda Minutes

Attachments:
  • 2023-12-21_DRC_ITEM VII_Supplemental Drawings_2018 Blake (5.4 MB)5.4 MB
November 16, 2023 | 6:30pm
Design Review Committee 2023-11-16_Cancelled

In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709
Type: Canceled Agenda

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online. Video and audio recordings of the Design Review Committee meetings are available upon request. Please contact the Commission Secretary at DRC@berkeleyca.gov to obtain a recording.

DISCLOSURE NOTICE

Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions, or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: email addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your email address or other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via US Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information.

Secretary

Anne Burns

Planning and Development
Phone: (510) 981-7415 / TDD: (510)981-6903 / FAX: (510) 981-7470
drc@berkeleyca.gov

Mailing Address

Design Review Committee
Anne Burns
Planning and Development
1947 Center Street, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA  94704

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Enabling Legislation

  • BMC Chapter 23.402.060

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