ARC Minutes 2019-10-21ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF -_ REVIEW COMMITT
MONDAY, OCTOBER ,
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE,
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
ARC Members: Chair Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Committee Members Jon
Couch, Lori Hall and Kristin Juette were present.
City Staff Present: Assistant Planner Andrew Perez was present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Couch to approve the
minutes of the October 7, 2019, Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 5-0 on the
following voice vote:
AYES: Berlin, Couch, Hall, Juette, Hoag
NOES: None
8. PROJECTS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF MATERIALS PROPOSED FOR CITY HALL RE -ROOF;
LOCATION — 300 E. BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE;
REPRESENTATIVE — JILL McPEEK, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGER
(Perez)
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report, presented the proposed materials and
color, and explained how the project complies with the Design Guidelines.
Bill Robeson, Public Works Director, spoke in favor of the project and explained that a
composite shingle was chosen instead of a concrete the because it was a cost effective option
that complies with the Design Guidelines.
The Committee spoke in support of the project and appreciated the color and material choices
because they complement the style of the building and complies with the Design Guidelines.
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The Committee was supportive of the composite shingle because it was aesthetically
appropriate and was a good fit within the Village.
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to recommend
approval of the project to the Public Works Director as submitted.
The motion passed 5-0 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Berlin, Juette, Hall, Couch, Hoag
NOES: None
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-002; ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY WITH 78 ASSISTED LIVING AND 20 MEMORY CARE UNITS, TOTALING 120
BEDS; LOCATION — 207 PILGRIM WAY (ORCHARD STREET); APPLICANT — NOBLE
VENTURES PROPERTIES; REPRESENTATIVE — DAVID MI(Perez)
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and provided details about the project site
and the creation of the parcel as a result of a lot line adjustment processed in August 2019.
He explained details of the proposed project including the number of units, maximum number
of residents, amenities provided on-site, and the number of required and proposed parking
spaces. He described the development code requirements applicable to the project and
reviewed how each of those standards were satisfied. He also described the architecture of
the structure, use of materials, proposed colors, and landscaping.
Warren Hamrick, project architect, spoke in support of the project and explained how the
project evolved into the current proposal. Mr. Hamrick also explained the site constraints in
regards to the setback from the highway, difficulty connecting to the City wastewater system,
and the project's location in a floodplain. Terry Lee, landscape architect for the project,
explained the rationale for the use of turf and other plant choices, and the therapeutic benefits
of landscaping in this type of facility. Mr. Hamrick also presented an alternate design for the
northwest corner of the facility that relocated three (3) parking spaces and incorporated
additional landscaping to improve wayfinding and a sense of entry to the facility.
The Committee spoke in support of the project, specifically expressing that the assisted living
facility is needed in the community and the design presented was thoughtful and appropriate
for the site. The Committee appreciated the project for its robust landscape plan that will
improve the aesthetic of the entire site as the plantings mature. The Committee was
supportive of the architecture, but expressed that the faux balconies and the color palette
could use some modification to create a cohesive design. Specifically, the Committee
suggested moving towards a lighter color palette and redesigning the balconies to create a
unified design.
The Committee expressed concern about potential impacts to the neighborhood to the south,
given its elevation above the project site, specifically the mechanical equipment on the rooftop
that may be visible to the neighborhood and the impacts of outdoor lighting at the facility. The
Committee was also concerned about the size of the building, but they appreciated the use of
pop -outs, recessions, and different colors to break-up the massing. The Committee expressed
concern that the traffic from the school during pick-up and drop-off times could adversely
impact access to the facility for staff, visitors, and emergency services.
Committee Member Couch made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin, to recommend
approval of the project to the Planning Commission as submitted, with the recommendation
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that the applicant revise the architectural details to a Mission -style architecture, and use more
pale tones in the color palette.
The motion passed 4-1 on the following voice vote:
AYES: Couch, Hall, Juette, Hoag
NOES: Berlin
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Planner Perez informed the Committee that the City's Community Development
Director, Teresa McClish and the City agreed to a separation of services effective November
1, 2019, and Bill Robeson, the City's Public Works Director has been appointed to serve as
Acting Community Development Director during the period of recruitment.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.to a regular meeting on November 4, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
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