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ARC Minutes 2017-06-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, 512017 ARROYO R•.. • • /,. 1, ,.., EAST BRANCH • /... ARROYOGRANDE, • 1! 1 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); ARCHITECT • 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. Minutes: ARC Monday, June 5, 2017 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 & • DESIGN• •' • 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. Minutes: ARC Monday, June 5, 2017 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 Minutes: ARC Monday, June 5, 2017 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