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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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ANDREW PEREZ
ASSISTANT PLANNER
(Approved at ARC Meeting )
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WARREN HOAG
CHAIR