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ARC Minutes 2022-03-21 1 ACTION MINUTES MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE March 21, 2022, 2:30 p.m. ARC Zoom Virtual Meeting Webinar ID: 846 7547 5013 By Telephone: +1 699-900-6833 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. _____________________________________________________________________ 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 2 (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 3 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