ARC Minutes 2022-03-21
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
March 21, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
ARC Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Committee Members Present: Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag
Committee Members Absent: Kristin Juette, Bruce Berlin
Staff Present: Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Associate Planner Andrew Perez,
Assistant Planner Patrick Holub
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with
Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoag called the Meeting to order at 2:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Hoag performed the roll call. Vice Chair Berlin and Committee Member Juette were absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Hall led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Hoag opened the public comment period. No public comment was received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag acknowledged the Supplemental Memo containing public comment for Item 8.a was
received after the publication of the agenda.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(PEREZ)
This item was continued to the next Regular Meeting due to a lack of quorum of Committee
Members that attended the February 28, 2022 Regular Meeting.
8. PROJECTS
8.a Review of Architectural Details Associated with Conditional Use Permit 21-005; Location
- 211 E. Branch St.
(PEREZ)
Acting Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and included details about the history
of the project, the aspects of the project within the purview of the ARC, and summarized
previous reviews of the project details by the ARC. The presentation also included information
about how the project details for consideration by the ARC have been revised since the prior
meeting including those to the exterior materials, storefront design, roofline, and the rear entry
area. He also clarified how certain project details comply with the Design Guidelines and asked
the ARC to make a determination about others.
Eric and Jill Von Berg, project applicants, spoke in support of the project and explained the
rationale for the design decisions. They also answered questions from the ARC and expressed
their willingness to paint the galvanized metal if the ARC desired.
Chair Hoag opened public comment. One member of the public provided comments.
Shirley Gibson spoke in opposition of the project details, specifically the rooftop deck, citing
concerns with noise and occupancy levels. She did not think the windows are consistent with
the Design Guidelines because the ratio of windows to wall area is out of character with other
buildings in the Village.
Chair Hoag closed public comment.
The ARC was generally supportive of the revised details, especially the use of the siding and
stone veneer, the proposed light fixtures, and courtyard pavers. The ARC appreciated the roof
parapet, but did not think the structure portrayed a Western themed building as the ARC
previously encouraged. It was suggested that the applicant center the parapet wall above the
main entrance to create the appearance of a false front facade and help with wayfinding. The
ARC asked that the applicant consider larger windows throughout and paint the unfinished
galvanized metal trellises.
Committee Member Hall disclosed her ex-parte communications.
Moved by Jon Couch
Seconded by Warren Hoag
Tentatively approve the architectural details subject to the following revisions:
1. Center the parapet above the main entrance of the new structure;
2. Paint both trellises, the low stucco wall at E. Branch St. frontage, and planters a dark
charcoal color; and
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3. Consider making the windows larger, while keeping the window size consistent
throughout.
The applicant shall return to the ARC will plans that reflect these changes prior to obtaining final
approval.
AYES (2): Jon Couch, and Warren Hoag
NOES (1): Lori Mainini Hall
ABSENT (2): Kristin Juette, and Bruce Berlin
Passed (2 to 1)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a Election of Officers
(PEREZ)
Moved by Warren Hoag
Seconded by Jon Couch
Continue this item until the entire Committee is present to vote.
AYES (3): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, and Warren Hoag
ABSENT (2): Kristin Juette, and Bruce Berlin
Passed (3 to 0)
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoag announced that he will participate in that ARC meetings during April, May, and the first
June meeting virtually.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting Planning Manager Perez announced that City Council is holding a study session to discuss a
draft ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9 and that ARC will likely be tasked with reviewing the
objective design standards will be a part of the new ordinance.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 4:32 pm.
/s/ Warren Hoag, Chair
/s/Andrew Perez, Associate Planner