ARC Minutes 2016-04-18ACTION MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoag called the Special Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Committee Members Warren Hoag, Michael Peachey, and Mary
Hertel were present. Bruce Berlin and John Rubatzky were absent.
City Staff Present: Associate Planner Matt Downing and Planning Interns Patrick Holub
and Sam Anderson were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Warren Hoag led the Flag Salute.
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mary Hertel made a motion, seconded by Michael Peachey, to approve the minutes of April
4, 2016 as submitted.
The motion passed on a 3-0-2 voice vote, with Bruce Berlin and John Rubatzky absent.
6. PROJECTS
6.a. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 16-002; CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND SECONDARY DWELLING
UNIT; LOCATION — 242 LARCHMONT DRIVE,• APPLICANT — JUSTIN CAREY•
REPRESENTATIVE — GREG SOTO (Holub)
Planning Intern Holub presented the project.
Planning Intern Holub and Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the
Committee regarding the front facing garage, driveway width, and the absence of sidewalks
on Larchmont Drive.
Greg Soto, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions from
the Committee.
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The Committee provided comments regarding ways to reduce the amount of impervious
surfaces, making the courtyard more attractive to neighbors, and incorporating more variety
in the landscaping plan.
Michael Peachey made a motion, seconded by Mary Hertel, to recommend approval of the
project to the Community Development Director with the following conditions:
1. Incorporate additional detailing on roof supports;
2. Maintain consistency of window treatments;
3. Incorporate more density and variety into the landscape plan;
4. Utilize more pervious materials in the motor court;
5. Narrow the driveway to 12' and offset with landscaping at the end of the driveway
nearest the street; and
6. Clarify the species name of "Apricot Bush"
The motion passed on a 3-0-2 voice vote, with Bruce Berlin and John Rubatzky absent.
6.b. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE 16-001 AND VIEWSHED REVIEW 16-001;
CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOME TO SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME THREE 3 CAR
GARAGE, AND FIVE FOOT (51 _SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK REDUCTION;
LOCATION — 190 SOUTH ELM STREET; APPLICANT — DANTE TOMASINI;
REPRESENTATIVE — DOUGLAS R. FANER (Anderson)
Planning Intern Anderson presented the project.
Planning Intern Anderson responded to questions from the Committee regarding whether
Viewshed Reviews apply to multi -family residences, the design of the proposed three car
garage, and the decision making body on the variance.
Douglas Faner, representative, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions
from the Committee.
The Committee provided comments regarding the variance, reducing the size of the
driveway in order to incorporate more landscaping along the house, and the preferred color
palate.
Mary Hertel made a motion, seconded by Michael Peachey, to recommend approval of the
project to the Planning Commission with the following considerations:
1. Shift the new house towards the rear of the lot five feet (5') as long as this does
not harm the Oak tree at the rear of the property;
2. Reduce the width of the driveway along the existing house in order to increase
landscaping;
3. Investigate eliminating turf from the landscaping plan;
4. Utilize the darker color palate;
5. Paint roof vents to match the color of the roof;
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6. Incorporate windows into the garage doors;
7. Install a door in the rear bedroom of the new residence to allow access to the
backyard.
The motion passed on a 3-0-2 voice vote, with Bruce Berlin and John Rubatzky absent.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.a. Hydro Heaven Signage Alternatives; Location — 125 Traffic Way; Applicant —
RafFi Kaloosian (Downing)
Associate Planner Downing presented the history of the applicant's sign proposal.
Raffi Kaloosian, applicant, responded to questions from the Committee and discussed
possible alternatives for signage.
The Committee provided input on the applicant's signage alternatives. No action was taken.
Michael Peachey left the meeting at 4.10 p.m. Due to a lack of a quorum, all remaining
items were tabled and the meeting was adjourned to a meeting on May 2"d, 2016 at 2:30
p. M.
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PATRICK HOLUB
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
(Approved at ARC Mtg 5/2/16)
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WARREN HOAG, fdHAIR