ARC Minutes 2016-12-19ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:30
P. M.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag and Committee Members Bruce Berlin and John
Rubatzky were present. Vice Chair Michael Peachey and Committee
Member Mary Hertel were absent.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Planning Technician Sam
Anderson were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Warren Hoag led the Flag Salute.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
6. PROJECTS
6.a. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT 16-026; INSTALLATION OF
ONE (1) NEW WALL SIGN WITH TWO (2) SUB PANELS, THREE (3) WINDOW SIGNS,
AND ONE (1) CANOPY SIGN; LOCATION - 201 EAST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT -
KATHY AND GLENN ESSEN; REPRESENTATIVE — ROBIN McDONALD, AVILA SIGN &
DESIGN (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report.
Robin McDonald, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the valance, lighting, and mounting of the sign.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the colors, detailing, and multi -
panel design.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
6.b. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-017; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE (1) NEW 2,971 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — 1029 ASH
STREET, LOT 3; APPLICANT — BELLE MER DEVELOPMENTS; REPRESENTATIVE —
ROBERT MALONE (Anderson)
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Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the drip line of existing Oak trees.
Robert Malone, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the removal of Eucalyptus trees on the property.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding colors, the front facing garage,
and landscaping plan.
Warren Hoag made a motion, seconded by Bruce Berlin, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
6.c. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-018; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE (1) NEW 2,537 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — 1029 ASH
STREET, LOT 5; APPLICANT — BELLE MER DEVELOPMENTS; REPRESENTATIVE —
ROBERT MALONE (Anderson)
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the square footage of the proposed home and the common
driveway setbacks.
Robert Malone, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding dormers.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the porches, minor common
driveway setback infringements, the side loaded garage, and landscaping plan.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted, with the finding that the minor
encroachments into the Design Guideline prescribed driveway setback are in substantial
conformance with the intent of the Design Guidelines.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
6.d. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-018; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE (1) NEW 2,992 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — 1029 ASH
STREET, LOT 6; APPLICANT — BELLE MER DEVELOPMENTS; REPRESENTATIVE —
ROBERT MALONE (Anderson)
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report.
Robert Malone, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the porch.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the siding and trellis, the
garage location, the shingled gables, and the minor common driveway setback infringement.
Warren Hoag made a motion, seconded by Bruce Berlin, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted, with the finding that the minor
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encroachments into the Design Guideline prescribed driveway setback are in substantial
conformance with the intent of the Design Guidelines.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
6.e. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-012; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE (1) NEW 2,148 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — LOT 23 OF
TRACT 2653; APPLICANT — HUASNA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; REPRESENTATIVE
— MARK VASQUEZ, DESIGN GRAPHICS (Anderson)
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the size of the lot.
Mark Vasquez, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding window placement.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the size of the home, the
architectural detailing, the landscaping plan, and the location of the garage.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
6.f. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-011; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE (1) NEW 2,148 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — LOT 25 OF
TRACT 2653; APPLICANT — HUASNA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; REPRESENTATIVE
— MARK VASQUEZ, DESIGN GRAPHICS (Anderson)
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the clipped roof lines.
Mark Vasquez, representative, spoke in support of the project. The Committee had no
questions for the representative.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the clipped roof lines,
architectural detailing, and the landscaping plan.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director as submitted, with the suggestion to include
an optional stone wainscot around the base of the home.
The motion carried on a 3-0 voice vote.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
8. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Member Rubatzky expressed frustration with the Heritage Park bathroom
project, citing concerns with the cost of the project and the integrity of the bidding company.
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9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Technician Anderson reminded Committee members, whose terms are expiring,
that wish to continue on the ARC to submit applications to the City Clerk, and that the
January 9, 2017 special meeting would not be cancelled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned
2:30 p.m.
SAM ANDERSON
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
(Approved at ARC Mtg 01-09-2017)
at 4:23 p.m. to the next special meeting on January 9, 2017 at