ARC Minutes 2016-09-19ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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 2:35
p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Michael Peachey, and Committee
Members John Rubatzky, Bruce Berlin, and Mary Hertel were present.
City Staff Present. Planning Manager Matt Downing and Planning Intern Patrick Holub
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Bruce Berlin led the Flag Salute.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to approve the minutes of August
15, 2016 with the following modifications:
1. Page 2, fifth paragraph should read, "Warren Hoag made a motion, seconded by
Bruce Berlin, to recommend approval of the additional Specific Plan language
and Conditional Use Permit 16-001, based on the alternative design presented at
the meeting, to the Planning Commission, with the following condition:"
2. Page 2, thirteenth paragraph, number two, should read, "2. Strike Eucalyptus
from the plant list; and."
The motion carried on a 3-0-2 voice vote with Mary Hertel and Michael Peachey abstaining.
6. PROJECTS
6.a. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 15-014; LOCATION —
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH COURTLAND
STREET; APPLICANT — MFI LIMITED; REPRESENTATIVE — RRM DESIGN GROUP
(Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding
garage door materials and colors.
Darin Cabral, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee regarding building materials, design options, and garage orientation.
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Chair Hoag opened the meeting for public comment.
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Camay Arad, Arroyo Grande, asked if the designers have a target market for the homes.
Darin Cabral responded that the homes fit into the category of affordable by design.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Hoag closed the public comment period.
The Committee provided comments on garage door design and materials, window and
garage door manufacturer warranties, and proposed color schemes.
Mary Hertel made a motion, seconded by Bruce Berlin, to recommend approval of the
project to the Planning Commission, with the following conditions:
1. Verify the quality and durability of the garage door lites to ensure proper
protections and warranties for the future home owners; and
2. Consider the use of dimensional asphalt shingles.
The motion carried on a 5-0 voice vote.
6.b. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15-001 AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT 15-001; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) LOT INTO FOUR (4) LOTS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) ONE -BEDROOM SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
RESIDENCES; LOCATION — 1177 ASH STREET; APPLICANT — JEFFREY EMRICK
(Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding
Planning Commission comments, design elements, and trash pickup location.
Jeffrey Emrick, applicant, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding building materials, changes in design, and building height.
The Committee provided comments on the project regarding the proposed landscape plan,
architectural elements, and the location of HVAC components.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by Mary Hertel, to recommend approval of the
project to the Planning Commission with the following conditions:
1. Amend the proposed landscape plan to take into account sun exposure, as well
as plant size constraints; and
2. Widen the fin at the west elevation for increased architectural detailing.
The motion carried on a 5-0 voice vote.
Bruce Berlin left the meeting at 3:45.
6.c. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-007; REPLACEMENT OF
AWNINGS; LOCATION — 148 WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — CAMAY ARAD
(Holub)
Planning Intern Holub presented the staff report.
Camay Arad, applicant, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions from the
Committee regarding the awnings currently in place and trim color.
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The Committee provided comments on the project regarding awning valance, fringe
preferences, and fabric lifespan.
John Rubatzky made a motion, seconded by Michael Peachey, to recommend approval of
the project to the Director of Community Development as submitted.
The motion carried on a 4-0-1 voice vote with Bruce Berlin absent.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.a CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PANEL (Downing)
The committee agreed to nominate John Rubatzky to represent the Architectural Review
Committee on the Community Service Grant Panel, with Bruce Berlin to serve as the
Committee's alternate.
8. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Peachey reported on the Halcyon Complete Streets Charrette that was hosted at
Harloe Elementary School on September 14th and 15th, 2016.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing reminded the Committee of the upcoming training webinar
sponsored by the Community Development Department to be hosted during the first week in
October.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was djourned at 4:21 p.m
PATRICK HOL B
PLANNING INTERN
(Approved at ARC Mtg 10/17/2016)
to a meeting on October 3, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
WARREN HOA HAIR