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ARC Minutes 2020-11-16ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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 Kristin Juette, and Lori Hall were present. City Staff Present: Associate Planner Andrew Perez, and Assistant Planner Patrick Holub were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Chair Hoag led the Flag Salute. 4. AGENDA REVIEW None. 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.a. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hall to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2020, Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 3-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Hall, Hoag NOES: None ABSTAIN: Couch, Juette 7.b. Committee Member Couch made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2020, Regular Meeting as submitted. The motion passed 5-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Couch, Berlin, Juette, Hall, Hoag NOES: None Minutes: ARC PAGE 2 Monday, November 16, 2020 8. PROJECTS 8.a. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-010; CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,186 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, 930 SQUARE -FOOT GARAGE, AND A 1,200 SQUARE -FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT; LOCATION — 849 CASTILLO DEL MAR; APPLICANT —JEREMY AND LISA KURTH; REPRESENTATIVE — JENNIFER MARTIN, JENNIFER MARTIN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN (Perez) Associate Planner Perez presented the staff report, described the project location, and proposed project. He described the architectural details, materials, and colors proposed and how it relates to the design guidelines for the Heights at Vista Del Mar subdivision. He also described the proposed landscaping and how it complies with the design guidelines and the State water efficiency ordinance. Jennifer Martin, project architect, and Lisa Kurth, property owner, spoke in support of the project. Ms. Martin explained the design process and the landscape choices, including the proposed removal of an oak tree on the site. The Committee spoke in support of the project and appreciated the design, material and color choices proposed. The Committee found the massing and style compatible with the neighborhood. The Committee appreciated the project's compliance with the design guidelines and the robust landscape plan proposed. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director as submitted. The motion passed 5-0 on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Juette, Couch, Hall, Hoag NOES: None 8.b. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 20-005; EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND NEW SIGNAGE; LOCATION — 126-A E. BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — JAY BOND, BOND REAL ESTATE GROUP (Holub) Assistant Planner Holub presented the staff report and described the existing conditions and the changes that are proposed. He also described the project including the materials and colors proposed for the signage. He also explained how the project relates to the Village design guidelines. Jay Bond, project applicant, spoke in support of the project and answered questions about project details. He clarified that the fagade is proposed as a brick veneer, the sign material will be a brushed stainless steel, and the LED lighting will be concealed behind the sign to prevent light trespass. The Committee was supportive of the business establishing itself in the Village, however it expressed concern that faux brick veneer facade would not be compatible with the adjacent buildings that utilize real brick. There is also concern that the proposed LED lighting for the sign would be too stark and out of character for the Village. The Committee was concerned that the design was too modern and did not comply with the design guidelines, however with minor changes the project would be a good fit. Those revisions were incorporated as conditions in the motion. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to recommend approval of the project to the Community Development Director with the following conditions: Minutes: ARC Monday, November 16, 2020 PAGE 3 1. The fagade shall be, in order of preference, real brick, authentic thin brick veneer, or brick veneer that is compatible with the neighboring structures. 2. The storefront shall be painted a muted or dark color rather than the brushed brass color 3. The sign shall use LED lighting that is concealed and able to be dimmed. AYES: Berlin, Juette, Couch, Hall, Hoag NOES: None 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS None 10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS None. 11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Associate Planner Perez informed the Committee that staff presented pre -applications to City Council for a hotel project at 727 EI Camino Real, and an affordable housing project at 700 Oak Park Blvd. Associate Planner Perez informed the Committee that recruitment for the Engineering Technician and Community Development Director positions is underway. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.to a regular meeting on December 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ANDREW PEREZ ASSOCIATE PLANNER (Approved at ARC Meeting 17-1717," ) 4�: WARREN HOAG CHAIR