ARC Minutes 2019-05-06 ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Bruce Berlin called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order
at 2:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Vice Chair Bruce Berlin and Committee Members Jon Couch, Lori Hall,
and Kristin Juette were present. Chair Warren Hoag was absent.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Assistant Planner Andrew Perez
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
The Committee determined to hear Item 9.b. and Item 9.a. before Item 8.a.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes from the March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting was continued in order to
allow for a quorum of Committee members present for the March 18, 2019 meeting.
Committee Member Couch made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hall, to approve
the minutes of the April 1, 2019. The motion passed 3-0-1 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Couch, Hall, Berlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hoag
ABSTAIN: Juette
Due to the applicant not being present for Item 8a, the Committee heard Items 9b and 9a prior
to the consideration of Item 8a.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.b. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH LOT MERGER 18-
001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-007; PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF NINE (9)
TWO-STORY APARTMENT UNITS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY
MIXED-USE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING 2,025 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND A
2,240 SQUARE FOOT APARTMENT; LOCATION — 1214 E. GRAND AVENUE & 181 N.
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ELM STREET; APPLICANT — FLOYD HENSLEY; REPRESENTATIVES — CODY
MCLAUGHLIN & FRED PORTER (Perez)
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and explained the project approval,
conditions of approval implemented by the Planning Commission and project detail specifics.
Cody McLaughlin, project architect, spoke in support of the project and explained how the
detail added to the western elevation of the mixed-use building and the trash enclosure utilize
colors and materials that are found elsewhere within the project to create a unified design.
The Committee spoke in support of the materials and colors proposed for the trash enclosure
and found the location to be appropriate. The Committee spoke in support of the addition of
the architectural element to the western façade to both break up the massing and add appeal
to a structure in a highly visible location. The Committee was concerned that the proposal did
not soften the elevation as requested by the Planning Commission.The Committee suggested
the removal of the stucco frame and to implement spacing between the wood slats that
comprise each panel to soften the elevation. The Committee suggested that the overhang,
the area of the western elevation nearest the right of way, should incorporate similar materials
to add consistency and aesthetic appeal.
Committee Member Couch made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hall, to
recommend to the Community Development Director approval of the project details as
submitted, with the suggestion to redesign the paneling to soften the architectural features on
the western facade and overhang area through the use of similar materials and spacing to
create relief between the paneling and the western wall.
AYES: Couch, Hall, Berlin
NOES: Juette
ABSENT: Hoag
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR RUGGED RADIOS
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-003); LOCATION — SUBAREA 1 — EAST CHERRY
AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN; APPLICANT — GREG COTTRELL, RUGGED RADIOS;
REPRESENTATIVE—STEVEN PUGLISI ARCHITECTS (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and gave specifics about the planting
details, compliance with the municipal code, and specific plantings chosen in an attempt to
soften the transition between the commercial and residential portions of the East Cherry
Specific Plan.
Jim Burrows, project landscape architect, spoke in support of the project, explained how the
plan complies with the City's water efficient landscaping ordinance, is designed to be low
maintenance, and provides a variety of different colors and textures.
The Committee spoke in support of the project and appreciated the use of Magnolia trees
along Waller Place, and found the plant selection to be appropriate for the climate and
anticipated water usage.
Committee Member Hall made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to
recommend approval of the landscape plan as submitted, to the Community Development
Director.
The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote:
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AYES: Hall, Juette, Berlin, Couch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hoag
Committee Member Couch excused himself from the meeting at 3:38 p.m.
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-001; NEW SMALL CELL
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY OF PRIVATE PROPERTY; LOCATION - 119 E.
BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT - VERIZON WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE - TRICIA
KNIGHT (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and gave background about the project
site, the City's siting requirements for telecommunication facilities, and the project in relation
to the Village Design Guidelines.
The Committee spoke in opposition to the location of the equipment behind the proposed
awning and, would prefer the equipment to be located behind the parapet, if possible, would
prefer a rounded awning that was more complimentary to the building's architecture, and met
the requirements of the Village Design Guidelines.
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to recommend a
continuation of the item to a date uncertain to allow the applicant to be present.
The motion passed 3-0 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Berlin, Juette, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hoag, Couch
9.c. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the item and Vice Chair Berlin recommended a
continuation of the item to the May 20, 2019 Regular Meeting to allow all Committee Members
to be present for the election. The recommendation was unanimously supported.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing formally introduced and welcomed Committee Member Juette to
the ARC.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.to a regular meeting on May 20, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
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• NDREW PEREZ ( : ARREN HOAG
ASSISTANT PLANNER CHAIR
(Approved at ARC Meeting 6- 3-19 )