ARC Minutes 2017-06-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, 512017
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Warren Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at
2:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Committee
Members Mary Hertel, Keith Storton, and Coleen Kubel were present.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon,
and Planning Technician Sam Anderson were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mary Hertel led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Warren Hoag introduced and welcomed new Committee Member Coleen Kubel.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by Keith Storton, to approve the minutes of May 15,
2017, as submitted.
The motion carried on a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Coleen Kubel abstaining.
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 17-003; CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW 5,962 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOT 11 OF TRACT 3048 (HEIGHTS
AT VISTA DEL MAR); LOCATION — 0- CASTILLO(APN 075-022-011);
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Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report. The Committee had no questions of
staff.
David Einung, representative, spoke in support of the project, and responded to questions
regarding the easement on the front of the property, erosion control on site, and stormwater
management.
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The Committee provided comments in support of the project, including compatibility with the
design guidelines for the neighborhood, the drought tolerant landscaping, their appreciation
for the dark sky compliant lighting plan, and the degree of elevation detailing.
Mary Hertel made a motion, seconded by Bruce Berlin, to recommend approval of
Architectural Review 17-003 to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
?.b. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 17-002; NEW 496 SQUARE
FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT; LOCATION - 504 IDE STREET; APPLICANT -
DAVID ` •- •
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding state law changes involving accessory dwelling units, additional
project review, and project development standard conformance.
David Iwerks, applicant, spoke in support of the project and answered questions regarding
tree removal, exterior lighting, gutters and downspouts, and the reason for the location of
the accessory dwelling unit in front of the structure.
The Committee provided comments in support of the project, including location of the
accessory dwelling unit and the simple nature of the design.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by Keith Storton, to recommend approval of
Architectural Review 17-002 to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
8.c. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 17-004; ONE (1) NEW 1,321
SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME, DETACHED GARAGE, AND 450 SQUARE
FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT; LOCATION - 168 PINE STREET; APPLICANT -
WALTER & •
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Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions from
the Committee regarding the attachment of the garage and main structure.
Darlene Allen, representative, spoke in support of the project and answered questions
regarding conformance to the original plans and existing structure at 166 Pine Street,
garage doors, and the color selections.
The Committee provided comments in support of the project, including the use of pavers,
the design of the home, and substantial conformance with originally approved plans.
Keith Storton made a motion, seconded by Coleen Kubel, to recommend to the Community
Development Director that the proposed home is in substantial conformance with the
previously reviewed plans.
The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
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8.d. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT 17-007; ONE (1) NEW
WALL SIGN; LOCATION — 150 WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — MICHAEL
STEVENS, PALO MESA PIZZA; REPRESENTATIVE — SEAN BEAUCHAMP,
SOUTHPAW SIGN COMPANY (Anderson)
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report. The Committee had no questions
of staff.
Sean Beaucharnp, nspreeentadive, spoke in support of the project and responded to
questions regarding rnatehm|o, design` and location of the sign on the structure.
The Committee provided comments in support ofthe project, including the colors, materials,
and lighting of the sign.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by Mary Herte|, to recommend approval of
Administrative Sign Permit 17'OO7tothe Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
8.e. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDITIO11AL USE
PERMIT 15-007; CONSTRUCTION OF A 54 -ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL; LOCATION 325
EAST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — SRK HOTELS, INC.; REPRESENTATIVE —
STEVEN PUGLISI ARCHITECTS (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to questions from the
Committee regarding the fencing material, the trash enclosure, and landscaping plans.
Michael Dammeyer, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to
questions regarding the cobblestone detailing, the fencing and pilaster materials and design,
roof venting, and height of the portico.
Chair Hoag invited public comment onthe item.
Kristen Barneich inquired as to who was responsible for review of final landscaping plans.
Shirley Gibson spoke insupport of the original fence design.
Seeing no further comments, Chair Hoag returned the item to the Committee.
The Committee provided comments Vnthe project, including the cobblestone detailing, the
fence design, the one-story portico, roof vent and equipment |ooation, the transitional
towers, and the lighting plan.
Mary Hertel made motion, seconded by Co|een Kube|, to recommend tothe Community
Development Director that the project detai|s associated with Conditional Use Permit 15-OO7
The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Keith 8torton reminded the Committee that he would not be in attendance at the July 3' or
July 17' 2017 meetings.
VVernan Hoag informed the Committee that he would not be in attendance at the August 7'
2017 meeting.
Bruce Berlin reminded the Committee of workplace harassment training taking place on
June 8.2D17.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing welcomed Ccdeen Kube|tothe Committee and stated that staff
et|U anticipates cancelling the July 3. 2017 meeting. Planning Manager Downing also
mentioned that the new City Manager, Jim Bergman, would like to come introduce himself to
the Committee.
Planning Manager Downing also provided
Strawberry Festival, the new playground at
Grand and Elm shopping center.
updates to the Committee regarding the
Heritage Park, and potential tenants for the
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m. to a meeting on June 19, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
SAM ANDERSON
PLANNING TECHNICIAN
WARREN HOAG, CHAIR