ARC Minutes 2018-06-18 ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. 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 Member,
Keith Storton were present. Committee Members Colleen Kubel and
Mary Hertel were absent.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon,
and Planning Technician Christopher Turner were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Hoag led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Storton, to approve the
minutes of the May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 3-0 on the
following voice vote:
AYES: Storton, Berlin, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hertel, Kubel
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18-003 AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT 18-001; CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT (8) ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES; LOCATION — 184 BRISCO ROAD; APPLICANT — HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY (Heffernon)
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and responded to questions
regarding second floor exterior decks, landscaping, fire and safety requirements, traffic,
underground utilities, and garbage truck access and service.
Jim Duffy and Will Rudolph, representatives, spoke in support of the project and responded
to questions regarding Habitat for Humanity's resident selection process, resale
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requirements, ADA accessibility, number of bicycle parking spaces, layout of proposed lots,
hot water heaters, and lighting for common areas.
The Committee spoke in support of the project, commenting that the layout of the project is
appropriate for the site, low water landscaping, pervious pavers, and the bio-retention basin
are suitable, the front fagade and color palate create a varied image from Brisco Road, and
that the project addresses a need within the community. The Committee expressed concern
regarding the use of a lawn in the common area and placement of the windows facing
adjacent properties.
Committee Member Storton made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin, to recommend
approval of the project to the Planning Commission, as submitted. The motion passed 3-0
on the following voice vote:
AYES: Storton, Berlin, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hertel, Kubel
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag reminded the Committee that he would be absent from the August 6, 2018
meeting.
Vice Chair Berlin informed the Committee that he would be absent from the August 6, 2018
meeting.
Committee Member Storton informed the Committee that he would be absent from the
August 6, 2018 meeting.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing informed the Committee that Associate Planner Heffernon
would be retiring and Planning Technician Turner would be resigning at the end of June.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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/MA HEW DOWNING WARREN HOAG
PLANNING MANAGER CHAIR
(Approved at ARC Meeting 07/16/2018)