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ARC Minutes 2020-05-18ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 E. BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CA In compliance with the State and County Shelter at Home Orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, and as allowed by the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference. 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, Committee Members Jon Couch, and Kristin Juette were present. Committee Member Lori Hall was absent. City Staff Present: Community Development Director Whitney McDonald and Assistant Planner Andrew Perez were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Berlin 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 March 2, 2020, Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Couch, Berlin, Juette, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall 8. PROJECTS 8.a. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-002; CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) NEW 2,226 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY HOME; LOCATION — 311 MYRTLE DRIVE; APPLICANT — DAVID POMEROY & ROBIN GREENE; REPRESENTATIVE — MARK VASQUEZ, DESIGN GRAPHICS (Perez) Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report, and provided some background about the Cherry Creek subdivision and their design guidelines, specific details about the proposed materials and colors, and explained how the proposal fits within the context of the design guidelines. Minutes: ARC PAGE 2 Monday, May 18, 2020 Mark Vasquez, project architect, spoke in favor of the project and explained that the design was partially driven by the site constraints due to the parcel's location behind another parcel. He states that the design is compatible with the neighborhood and offers a sense of continuity without being too similar while complying with the development standards and Design Guidelines. The Committee spoke in support of the project and appreciated the massing and architecture, and especially was appreciative of the articulation on all four elevations. The Committee was supportive of the color palate and the varied planes utilized in the design to add visual interest to the house. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Couch, to recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director as submitted. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Couch, Juette, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall 8.b. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-003; EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING; LOCATION — 1040 E. GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT — DR. BRETT GARRETT; REPRESENTATIVE — MICHAEL DAMMEYER, STEVEN PUGLISI ARCHITECTS (Perez) Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report, including property details, each of the alterations proposed, and how the design accomplishes objectives in the Design Guidelines and Standards for Mixed -Use Districts. Michael Dammeyer, project representative, spoke in favor of the project and explained the rationale for the design decisions, including the decision to modernize the style of the building at the request of his client. He also discussed ideas for future signage in response to an inquiry from the Committee. The Committee spoke in favor of the project, specifically finding the colors and materials to be a considerable upgrade to the existing building. The Committee appreciated the addition of landscaping and the aesthetic treatment of a dated building. The Committee expressed their preference for the metal wall paneling to the smooth stucco as a cladding for the tower elements. Committee Member Juette made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin, to recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director as submitted. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Juette, Berlin, Couch, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall 8.c. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-004; EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING; LOCATION — 1054 E. GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT — DR. PERRY PATEL; REPRESENTATIVE — MICHAEL DAMMEYER, STEVEN PUGLISI ARCHITECTS (Perez) Minutes: ARC PAGE 3 Monday, May 18, 2020 Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report, including property details, the change to the number of tenant spaces in the building, each of the exterior alterations proposed, and how the design accomplishes objectives in the Design Guidelines and Standards for Mixed -Use Districts. Michael Dammeyer, project representative, spoke in favor of the project and explained the rationale for the design decisions, including the removal of the stone veneer on the front elevation for structural purposes. He justified the color choices, stating the client's preference for the earth tones and stressed that there will be coordination between the color palates at this location and 1040 E Grand Avenue. In response to an inquiry from the Committee, he also stated that the design may revisit the height of the tower elements on the eastern elevation and is open to slightly lowering their heights. The Committee were supportive of the design choices and colors, but encouraged some continuity between this project and the project at 1040 E. Grand Avenue. The Committee appreciated the addition of planters and landscaping and suggested that the applicant study the height of the tower elements on the eastern elevation, and lower their height slightly, if possible. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Couch, to recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director as submitted. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Juette, Berlin, Couch, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR (Perez) Assistant Planner Perez briefly described the election process for Committee Officers, and noted they will serve until the second meeting of March 2021. Vice Chair Berlin nominated Warren Hoag for the position of Committee Chair. The motion passed 4-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Couch, Juette, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall Committee Member Juette nominated Bruce Berlin for the position of Vice Chair. Vice Chair Berlin was elected Committee Vice Chair on the following voice vote: AYES: Juette, Couch, Berlin, Hoag NOES: None ABSENT: Hall 10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS None. 11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Community Development Director McDonald provided the Committee an update about how the City is maintaining operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minutes: ARC Monday, May 18, 2020 PAGE 4 Community Development Director McDonald informed the Committee the City Manager Jim Bergman resigned, and the City Council appointed Bill Robeson as Acting City Manager, and herself as Acting Deputy City Manager. Assistant Planner Perez gave an update on the Jim Guthrie Community Grant Program and the plan to hold the grant panel meeting by the end of the month. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.to a regular meeting on June 1, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. 1 ANDREW PEREZ ASSISTANT PLANNER (Approved at ARC Meeting ) r WARREN HOAG CHAIR