ARC Minutes 2018-12-19 SP ACTION MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Warren Hoag called the Special Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at
8:30 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Committee
Members Mary Hertel were present.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Assistant Planner Andrew Perez
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Hoag led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag acknowledged the Committee's receiving a supplemental memo for Agenda
Item 9.a.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hertel, to approve the
minutes of the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 3-0 on
the following voice vote:
AYES: Berlin, Hertel, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 18-001;
REVISIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
ALLOW EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL HOUSING UNITS; LOCATION — 415 EAST BRANCH
STREET; APPLICANT — DB&M PROPERTIES, LLC; REPRESENTATIVE — MW
ARCHITECTS (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding
the architectural consistency between the project phases, the design and access to the
proposed parking structure, emergency access to the site, and the public improvements at
the Crown Terrace and Le Point Street intersection.
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Duane DeBlauw, owner, and CJ Horstman, designer, spoke in support of the project and
responded to questions regarding the proposed increase in density, building articulation,
stormwater run-off, and the retaining wall along the Crown Terrace frontage.
The Committee spoke in support of the project, commenting that the architecture and color
palette is complementary to the approved project, and is consistent with the Village Design
Guidelines. The Committee appreciated the increased density given the proximity to The
Village, the need for additional housing, and found the proposal to be an appropriate
revision to the project. The Committee appreciated that the project is over parked, and found
the parking structure to be appropriate for this project.
Committee Member Hertel made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Berlin, to
recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission.
The motion passed 3-0 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Hertel, Berlin, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-006; DEVELOPMENT OF AN
OUTDOOR HOME AND GARDEN CENTER INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 5,000
SQUARE FEET OF GREENHOUSE AREA, ALTERATIONS AND REMODEL OF
EXISTING TWO-STORY STRUCTURE, LANDSCAPING, AND ALTERATIONS TO THE
EXISTING PARKING LOT; LOCATION — 700 OAK PARK BLVD; APPLICANT —
MICHELLE & DAVID ROLSTON; REPRESENTATIVE — GARTH KORNREICH,
KORNREICH ARCHITECTS (Perez)
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding
the existing trash enclosures, emergency access, disabled access throughout the site, and
whether parking agreements would be required since the site is comprised of multiple
parcels that will not be merged.
Garth Kornreich, architect, and Michelle Ralston, applicant, responded to questions about
the overall vision and use of the site, operating hours, site security, potential for hosting
events, noise impacts, and colors of the greenhouse walls and roofs.
The Committee spoke in support of the project, commenting that the vision and concept are
an appropriate use for the site and could be an asset to the community. The Committee
appreciated repurposing the existing two-story building, and the alterations proposed to the
structure, including the new color palette. The Committee also appreciated the applicant's
attention to detail, and the sensitivity towards the Chilton Street residents. The Committee
was concerned with the species of hedges proposed for the perimeter of the site due to
potential growth height, glare off of the greenhouse structures, compatibility with the
adjacent neighbors with regard to volume of music during potential events and daily
operations, and on site lighting.
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hertel to recommend
approval of the project to the Planning Commission with the following conditions:
1. A fence or hedge shall be added between the project and 1610 Chilton Street that is
respectful to the neighbors.
2. Encourage collaboration with staff to resolve the parking discrepancy.
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3. The application shall address neighborhood compatibility with regard to the
frequency, size, hours, and noise levels of events.
The motion passed 3-0 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Berlin, Hertel, Hoag,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Chair Hoag called a recess at 10:25 a.m. The meeting was resumed at 10:30 a.m.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a. REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND ARCHITECTURE FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-001 (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the proposed landscaping, lighting fixtures and
architectural style to the Committee.
Committee Member Hertel made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin to approve the
project as submitted.
The motion passed 3-0 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Hertel, Berlin, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9.b. CONSIDERATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT TO THE JIM GUTHRIE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PANEL
(Downing)
Planning Manager Downing gave a brief background about the Jim Guthrie Community
Service Grant Program, the makeup of the panel, and past representatives from the
Committee. The Committee came to a consensus that Chair Hoag will be the representative
on the panel, and Committee Member Hertel will serve as an alternate.
9.c. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 2019 (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing reviewed the meeting schedule, and acknowledged the regular
meetings on January 21 and February 18, 2018 would be cancelled due to City holidays.
Committee Members stated they are available for the regular meetings on January 7 and
February 4, 2018.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag inquired about when the Committee Members' terms comes to an end. Planning
Manager Downing noted that the new members will be seated in February, and suggested
that Committee Members who were appointed by Council Members that have lost their seat
will need to submit an application if they desire to continue serving on the Committee.
Vice Chair Berlin stated that he has filed an application for appointment to the vacant City
Council seat.
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11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing thanked the Committee for their flexibility for accommodating
the special meeting request. Planning Manager Downing also notified the Committee that
the Rugged Radios project was approved by the Planning Commission.
Planning Manager Downing responded to an inquiry from Chair Hoag about the Popeye's
project. Planning Manager Downing noted that when the project was denied by City Council,
the purchase and sale agreement was extended one year to allow the applicant sufficient
time to develop a plan for development.
Planning Manager Downing responded to an inquiry from Vice Chair Berlin about the status
of the Meadow Creek Care Center near Kennedy Fitness. Planning Manager Downing
stated that the applicant is in the process of getting their construction documents together
for submittal.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.to a regular meeting on January 7, 2019 at 2:30
p.m.
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