ARC Minutes 2022-04-18
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
April 18, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid City Hall Conference Room/Virtual Zoom Meeting
Committee Members Present: Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag,
Bruce Berlin
Committee Members Absent: Lori Mainini Hall
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. Committee Member Hall was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Hoag 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 two Supplemental Memos containing public comment for Item 8.b.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
This item was continued to the next Regular Meeting due to a lack of quorum of Committee
Members that attended the March 21, 2022 Regular Meeting.
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7.b Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Moved by Jon Couch
Seconded by Kristin Juette
Approve the Minutes of the April 4, 2022 Regular Meeting.
AYES (3): Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, and Warren Hoag
ABSTAINED (1): Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (1): Lori Mainini Hall
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 22-001; Construction of a New 3,667 Square-Foot
Single Family Residence and 891 Square-Feet of Attached Garage Space; Location â 331
Rodeo Court; Applicant â Chris McCall; Representative âJM Architecture
Committee Member Couch recused himself at 2:35 pm due to a conflict of interest.
Assistant Planner Holub presented the staff report, including details about the Rodeo Court
development, building envelope for the subject property, and development standards. He
described the characteristics of the proposed residence, as well as the architectural style,
landscaping, and compliance with the Design Guidelines for the tract.
Jennifer Martin, project architect, and Chris McCall, property owner, spoke in favor of the project
and described the design considerations for this property. Ms. Martin also answered a question
from the Committee regarding storage of trash receptacles.
Chair Hoag opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee supported the project and found that it was consistent with the Design
Guidelines for the tract. The Committee appreciated the articulation on all four elevations and
that the largest massing was adjacent to the slope on the property. The Committee found the
colors and materials appropriate, and appreciated the landscape plan.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Kristin Juette
Recommendation to the Community Development Director to approve the project as submitted.
AYES (3): Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSTAINED (1): Jon Couch
ABSENT (1): Lori Mainini Hall
Passed (3 to 0)
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8.b Review of Objective Design Standards for Projects Proposed Under Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
Committee Member Couch rejoined the meeting at 2:37 pm.
Acting Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, explained the legislation and what it
permits. He summarized the objective design standards proposed by staff and the reasoning
behind each of them. He also answered questions from the Committee related to where parking
is permitted on residential properties.
Chair Hoag opened public comment.
Kevin Buchanan, Arroyo Grande Planning Commissioner, advocated for taller maximum heights
and larger unit sizes. He also wanted to ensure that the standards do not discourage SB 9
development.
Chair Hoag closed the public comment.
The Committee was not supportive of a one sizes fits all approach to the maximum units size
and felt that 1,200 square feet would be too restrictive for larger lots. The Committee suggested
using a sliding scale based on lot size to determine the maximum allowable unit size. The
Committee was in favor of a tiered approach to the maximum height limit depending on whether
the unit was located in the setback of the underlying setback for the district. The Committee was
not supportive of a prohibition of rooftop decks.
The Committee found the color and material standards proposed too restrictive and do not allow
for creativity. The Committee suggested revising the parking standards to specify that parking in
a driveway is allowed and adding a landscape buffer requirement to maintain aesthetics and
neighborhood character.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Kristin Juette
Recommendation to the Planning Commission to recommend adoption of the objective design
standards as revised by the ARC.
AYES (4): Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (1): Lori Mainini Hall
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Vice Chair Berlin nominated Chair Hoag to remain Chairperson for the next year. Committee
Member Juette made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Berlin, to serve as Chairperson until the
first regular meeting in March 2023. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Hoag nominated Vice Chair Berlin to remain Vice Chair for the next year. Chair Hoag
made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Juette, to serve as Vice Chair until the first
regular meeting in March 2023. The motion passed unanimously.
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10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti provided an update about the parklet program and that City Council directed staff to
develop a permit program for them.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 4:40 pm.
/s/ Warren Hoag, Chair
/s/ Andrew Perez, Associate Planner