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.

October 19, 2023 \| 6:30pm Design Review Committee 2023-10-19
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Type: Regular Agenda Minutes
September 21, 2023 \| 6:30pm Design Review Committee 2023-09-21
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Type: Regular Agenda Minutes
August 23, 2023 \| 5:00pm Design Review Subcommittee Meeting 2023-08-23
In-Person Location: 2701 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda
August 17, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-08-17
In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: Late Correspondence_600 Addison (439.96 KB)439.96 KB Late Correspondence_1652 University (6.98 MB)6.98 MB Late Correspondence_Hammargren_Comments on All DRC Projects (229.63 KB)229.63 KB
July 20, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-07-20
In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes
June 15, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-06-15
In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: Late Correspondence_2427 San Pablo (49.16 KB)49.16 KB Additional Late Correspondence_2427 San Pablo (229.04 KB)229.04 KB
May 18, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-05-18
In-Person Location: North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room, 1901 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: Late Correspondence_3030 Telegraph (390.38 KB)390.38 KB Late Correspondence_2712 Telegraph (1.14 MB)1.14 MB Late Correspondence_Southside Presentation (7.39 MB)7.39 MB
May 12, 2023 \| 12:00pm Design Review Subcommittee Meeting
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Virtual Location: Virtual Type: Regular Agenda
April 20, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-04-20
In-Person Location: 1901 Hearst Avenue, Gooseberry Room Berkeley, CA 94704 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: 2023-04-20_DRC_Late Correspondence_1598 University (111.69 KB)111.69 KB 2023-04-20_DRC_Late Correspondence_2147 San Pablo (84.71 KB)84.71 KB 2023-04-20_DRC_Late Correspondence_2920 Shattuck (323.38 KB)323.38 KB 2023-04-20_DRC_Late Correspondence_Bird Safe Ordinance (72.83 KB)72.83 KB 2023-04-20_DRC_Additional Late Correspondence_2920 Shattuck (134.33 KB)134.33 KB 2023-04-20_DRC_Addl Late Correspondence_Bird Safe Ordinance (8.23 MB)8.23 MB
March 16, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-03-16
In-Person Location: 2800 Park Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: Late Correspondece_2920 Shattuck (878.66 KB)878.66 KB
February 16, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-02-16
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: 2023-02-16_DRC_Presentation Renderings_3031 Telegraph (3.47 MB)3.47 MB 2023-02-16_DRC_Late Correspondence_3031 Telegraph (226.13 KB)226.13 KB 2023-02-16_DRC_Late Correspondence_2190 Shattuck (168.32 KB)168.32 KB Late Item_Southside Area UC Student Housing Survey (1.44 MB)1.44 MB
January 19, 2023 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2023-01-19
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Type: Regular Agenda Minutes
December 15, 2022 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2022-12-15
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Virtual Location: Virtual Type: Regular Agenda Minutes
November 17, 2022 \| 7:00pm 2022-11-17 - CANCELLED - Design Review Committee Meeting
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Type: Regular Agenda
October 20, 2022 \| 7:00pm Design Review Committee 2022-10-20
In-Person Location: , Berkeley, CA Virtual Location: Virtual Type: Regular Agenda Minutes Attachments: 2022-10-20_DRC_Addtional Correspondence_Hammargren (274.58 KB)274.58 KB

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

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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

Membership

Commissioner Roster
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Enabling Legislation

BMC Chapter 23.402.060