The Design Review Board reviews design, colors and materials for projects located within Specific Plan Areas, Redevelopment Areas and areas designated by City Council such as Beach Blvd.  This process ensures that the aesthetic values of the adopted Urban Design Guidelines are implemented through high quality architectural style, superior landscaping and compatibility of design with surrounding properties.

The Design Review Board makes recommendations to the Planning Director, Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission and may impose conditions or modifications on projects reviewed.

The Board is comprised of five members:  One Planning Commissioner, and four at-large members.   At-large terms are four years.

The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 P.M. in Room B-8 located at the Lower Level of City Hall.  In an effort to provide the best customer service for our applicants, special meetings are held when the City experiences a large volume of Design Review Board applications.  Dates and times for special meetings will vary.   Agendas are available to the public the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Design Review Board Members (effective January 2013)

Erik Peterson (Planning Commission representative)

Renato E. Haug – (at-large member)

Kathie Schey (at-large member)

Kathleen O’Connor-Phelps (at-large member)
Michael Spaulding – (at-large member)

Alternates
Connie Mandic (Planning Commission representative)
Dan Kalmick(Planning Commission representative)
Debra Watkins (at-large member)

Vacant (at-large member)

City Council Liaisons
Jill Hardy – City Council Member
Jim Katapodis – City Council Member

Dave Sullivan – City Council Member

Staff Liaison/ DRB Secretary
Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Planning Department
(714) 536-5271

tnguyen@surfcity-hb.org