ARC 2019-07-15_07a Approval of Minutes 2019-06-17ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019
ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
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 Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin and Committee Members
Jon Couch, and Kristin Juette were present. Committee Member Lori
Hall was absent.
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Assistant Planner Andrew Perez
were present.
3.FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Juette led the Flag Salute.
4.AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5.COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7.CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to approve the
minutes of the June 3, 2019, Regular Meeting. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice
vote:
AYES: Berlin, Juette, Couch, Hoag
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hall
8.PROJECTS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-001; NEW
SMALL CELL TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; LOCATION
–119 E. BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT – VERIZON WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE –
TRICIA KNIGHT (Downing)
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and summarized the comments from
the Committee’s previous review of the project at the May 6, 2019, Regular Meeting. Planning
Manager Downing explained the revisions made to the project to address the Committee’s
previous concerns through the proposal of a new, fiberglass awning to shelter the
telecommunication equipment, which would be painted to match the first floor awning and
would include a loose, scalloped valance.
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Tricia Knight, project representative, provided some clarification why fiberglass was chosen
for the awning instead of a customary fabric awning, explained why this location was chosen
and explained the drawbacks to installing the equipment within the existing building façade.
The Committee spoke in support of the direction the project is headed from an aesthetic
perspective, and appreciated the aesthetic treatment of the awning with the striping to match
the first floor awning. The Committee was not supportive of the fiberglass because it does not
comply with the Village Design Guidelines, is likely to be much more rigid than a traditional
fabric awning, and will likely have a reflective quality that could be a detriment to The Village’s
aesthetics. The Committee was also concerned that a material sample of the fiberglass was
not provided.
Chair Hoag recommended a continuation of the item until the applicant can provide a material
sample, and additional information about how the awning and telecommunication will be
attached to the building. The recommendation was unanimously supported by the Committee.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Member Couch announced that he will be absent from the July 1, 2019, Regular
Meeting.
Chair Hoag announced that he will be absent from the July 15, 2019, Regular Meeting.
Committee Member Couch relayed a compliment from staff at Ten Over Studios to the
Committee that they appreciated the constructive feedback and overall positivity they received
at the May 20, 2019, Regular Meeting.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing appreciated the Committee’s flexibility and feedback on Item 8.a.
Planning Manager Downing announced that the Housing Element Update scope of work is
being reviewed by the Planning Commission at their June 18, 2019 meeting.
Planning Manager Downing announced that the public improvements for the Rugged Radio
project in Subarea 1 of the East Cherry Specific Plan should begin in the near future.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.to a regular meeting on July 1, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
_____________________________ _____________________________
ANDREW PEREZ WARREN HOAG
ASSISTANT PLANNER CHAIR
(Approved at ARC Meeting _________)
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