City of La Canada Flintridge

The City of La Cañada Flintridge invites interested persons who are residents of the City to submit applications to serve on the Design Commission. Effective June 1, 2010 the following vacancies will occur:

Design Commission: 3 vacancies. This Commission reviews all applications requiring design review for non-residential projects and residential planned developments. It also reviews any projects referred from the Planning Commission or City Council. Members include at least one architect, one professional in horticulture or landscape construction; one professional in a related field; and one owner or manager of a business within the city, not necessarily residing in the city.

All appointments will be for four years expiring May 31, 2014. Members may serve no more than two consecutive four-year terms.

All applicants must be residents of the City of La Cañada Flintridge except for one member of the Design Commission who is an owner or manager of a business within the city.

Applications are available at City Hall or may be downloaded. To be considered, applications must be received by the City Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on March 19, 2010. The City Council will conduct interviews in April and May. Appointments will be made at the May 17, 2010 meeting and terms begin June 1, 2010. Please call City Clerk Sylvia Baca at 818-790-8880 for more information.

The Design Commission is responsible for reviewing architectural design, landscaping and signage of proposed commercial and institutional projects. The Commission works with property owners and developers to facilitate designs that are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the goals set forth by the City Council.

This ensures conformity with the City's General Plan, Foothill Boulevard Master Plan, Design Options Manual, Downtown Village Specific Plan and design review findings. The Applicant's Guides for Design Commission Review and for review of a sign only are available in the Documents Catalog.

Commercial Property Improvement Program

The City Council has adopted a program for partial reimbursement of exterior enhancements that improve aesthetics and appearance. The Design Commission is responsible for review and approval. For more information contact the Planning Department.

The Design Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, as needed, at 7:30 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

To send correspondence to the Commission, mail to City Hall, or e-mail the staff liaison, Chris Gjolme, Planner.

Master List of Members Including Terms of Office

Application

Commissioners

Commissioner
Keith Tobias

Commissioner
Ted Vavoulis

Commissioner
Kurt A. Friedmann

Commissioner
Gordon Hoopes

Commissioner
John R. Roberts

Staff Liaison
Chris Gjolme
Planner

Planning Department
1327 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-8881 (phone)
(818) 790-8895 (fax)