ARC Minutes 2017-07-17ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
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, and Coleen Kubel were present. Committee
Member Keith Storton was absent.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon,
and Planning Intern Christopher Turner were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Kubel led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None,
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Committee Member Berlin suggested a correction to page two, paragraph two to convey the
need for a small screening wall rather than a screen wall.
Committee Member Hertel sought clarification for item five of the modifications for Item 8.a.,
on whether the business, and not just the drive thru, would not be permitted to operate 24
hours a day. Planning Manager Downing clarified that interior operations are not 24 hours.
Committee Member Berlin made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Committee
Member Kubel seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a 4-0 voice vote.
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13-002
(TRACT 2985) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 13-002; AN 11 -LOT RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISON; APPLICANT - DAN PACE; REPRESENTATIVE — GREG SOTO;
LOCATION — CORBETT CANYON ROAD/ HIGHWAY 227 (Heffernon)
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Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and responded to questions
regarding City arborist review, soil compaction reports, location of the bioswale and its
relation to Caltrans property, placing time restrictions of occupants for landscaping back
yards, the possible removal of pine trees lining the adjacent creek, and mitigation measures
for riparian restoration.
Scott Pace, applicant, and Greg Soto, representative, spoke in support of the project and
responded to questions regarding possible deed restrictions for resident parking in front of
houses, the number of two-story houses that will be constructed in the development, traffic
concerns, guest parking, and fencing.
The Committee provided comments in support of the location and feel of the project as a
gateway into the City and current balance of one and two-story houses, The Committee
expressed concerns regarding the location of guest parking, the timeline for completion of
landscaping, and the possibility of constructing more two-story houses that what the design
guidelines anticipate.
Committee Member Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hertel, to
recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission as an acceptable project
with the following modifications:
1. The applicant shall include revised design guidelines, as amended by Warren Hoag;
2. Perimeter fencing shall be consistent using either the split rail or Grace Lane style of
fencing;
3. The applicant shall have a professional landscape architect produce landscape plans
to provide appropriate screening;
4. The applicant shall install a monument sign with the name of development for
identification purposes;
5. Properties within the development shall have a deed restriction requiring property
owners to park inside their designated garages in order to accommodate for guest
parking in the driveway, given the significant site restraints; and
6. The applicant is encouraged to remove diseased trees and plant native, riparian
species in order to enhance the walkway.
The motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote.
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 17-005; CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW 4,252 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY PRIMARY RESIDENCE AND A 1,199
SQUARE FOOT SECOND RESIDENCE; LOT 3 OF TRACT 3048 (HEIGHTS AT VISTA
DEL MAR); LOCATION — 831 CASTILLO DEL MAR; APPLICANT — THE HEIGHTS AT
VISTA DEL MAR GROUP, LLC; REPRESENTATIVE — JASON BLANKENSHIP
(Heffernon)
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and responded to questions
regarding the site grading line and unidentified lines on the site plan.
Chris Parker, architect, and Jason Blankenship, representative spoke in support of the
project and responded to questions regarding paving materials for walkways and driveways,
fencing, and gutters.
The Committee provided comments in support of the project, including keeping the house
single -story, the detailing of the house, its fit into the neighborhood, and landscaping to
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soften and enhance the home. The Committee expressed concerns about the use of soap
aloe for landscaping.
Committee Member Hertel made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Kubel to
recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director as submitted.
The motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote
8.c. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT 17-009; ONE (1) NEW
PROJECTING SIGN; LOCATION — 108 EAST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT —
CHELSEY ROGERS, HERITAGE SALON (Turner)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to questions about
clearance and orientation of the sign, the existing window sign, and color of the border of the
sign.
The Committee provided comments in support of the design of the sign. The Committee
expressed concerns about the color of the border of the sign
Committee Member Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Kubel, to
recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director with the
following modifications:
1. The applicant shall paint the perimeter of the sign black;
2. The applicant shall work with City staff to address the safety clearance; and
3. Placement of the sign shall minimize blockage of the adjacent sign.
The motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
8. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag reminded the Committee that he would not be present at the August 7, 2017
meeting.
Committee Member Hertel reminded the Committee that she would not be present at the
August 21, 2017 meeting.
Chair Hoag reminded the Committee that Labor Day Weekend is a problem for Architectural
Review Committee meetings. Planning Manager Downing notified the Committee that the
meeting on September 4, 2017 would be cancelled.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing provided information on the recent Planning Commission
meeting regarding the project on Lots 6 & 7 at the Heights at Vista Del Mar and their
decision to direct staff to return with a resolution for approval.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m. to a meeting on August 7, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.
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CHRISTOPHER TURNER
PLANNING INTERN
(Approved at ARC August 21, 2017)
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