ARC Minutes 2016-04-04ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016
CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:31
p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Committee Members Warren Hoag, Michael Peachey, Mary Hertel,
Bruce Berlin, and John Rubatzky were present.
City Staff Present: Associate Planner Matt Downing and Administrative Intern Patrick
Holub were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
John Rubatzky led the Flag Salute.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mary Hertel made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to approve the minutes of March
21, 2416 as submitted.
The motion passed on a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Bruce Berlin abstaining.
6. PROJECTS
6.a. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PROGRAM 16-001; NEW SIGNAGE
FOR AN EXPANDING BUSINESS; LOCATION — 303 EAST BRANCH STREET;
APPLICANT — FRANK SCHIRO: REPRESENTATIVE — SOUTHPAW SIGN CO (Downing)
Associate Planner Downing presented the project.
Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the Committee regarding the
double counting sign area of two-sided signs, how to calculate the total percentage of neon -
illuminated signs, and whether there had been any community comments on the neon sign
currently in place.
Frank Schiro, applicant, and Eric Malicoat, representative, spoke in support of the project
and responded to questions from the Committee.
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The Committee provided comments regarding the appearance of the proposed gold neon
tubing, the consistency of sign verbiage throughout the building's four signs, and the
decision to only count one side of the two-sided blade sign at the eastern elevation of the
building.
John Rubatzky made a motion, seconded by Mary Hertel, to recommend approval of the
project as submitted to the Community Development Director. The motion carried on a 5-0
voice vote.
6.b. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15-002 AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT 15-002; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) LOT INTO FOUR (4) LOTS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) NEW MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCES; LOCATION — 189
BRISCO ROAD; APPLICANT — EDWARD SHAPIRO; REPRESENTATIVE — GREG SOTO
(Downing)
Associate Planner Downing presented the project.
Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the Committee regarding density
in multi -family zoned properties and residents parking in the fire lane.
Edward Shapiro, applicant, and Greg Soto, representative, spoke in support of the project
and responded to questions from the Committee.
The Committee provided comments regarding the landscape plan and plant selection, the
possible safety issues created for pedestrians by the proposed railing along the driveway,
and the need for increased detailing of the windows of the north elevation.
Bruce Berlin made a motion, seconded by John Rubatzky, to recommend approval of the
project to the Planning Commission with the following conditions:
1. Incorporate more density into the landscape plan;
2. Include a provision in the CC&Rs that requires the silk floss trees to be examined
and maintained annually by a certified arborist;
3. Soften the appearance of the retaining wall of the drainage basin by
incorporating additional landscaping above and below the wall;
4. Minimize the driveway wall to increase pedestrian safety; and
5. Provide additional window detailing, including inset windows, on the north
elevation
The motion carried on a 4-1 voice vote, with Michael Peachey dissenting.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
8. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Planner Downing updated the Committee on the upcoming webinars at the City
Council Chambers, updated the Committee on the Public Art Panel meeting regarding the
Diversity Coalition art sculpture, and updated the Committee on the Bridge Street Bridge
and Swinging Bridge projects.
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The eting wa adjourned at 4:38 p.m. to a meeting on April 18, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
PATRICK HO UB WARREN HOAG, ClfAlft
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
(Approved at ARC Mtg 4/18/16)