ARC Minutes 2022-05-02
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
May 2, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid City Hall Conference Room/Virtual Zoom Meeting
Committee Members Present: Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag,
Bruce Berlin
Committee Members Absent: Kristin Juette
Staff Present: 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 2:33 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Hoag performed the roll call. Committee Member Juette was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin 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
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
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Moved by Jon Couch
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
Approve the Minutes of the March 21, 2022 Regular Meeting.
AYES (3): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, and Warren Hoag
ABSTAINED (1): Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
7.b Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Jon Couch
Approve the Minutes of the April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting.
AYES (3): Jon Couch, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSTAINED (1): Lori Mainini Hall
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Administrative Sign Permit 22-007; One New Wall Sign for a New
Business; Location – 201 East Branch Street; Applicant – Aaron Regez
(HOLUB)
Assistant Planner Holub presented the staff report including the project location, sign details,
and compliance with the Village Design Guidelines. He also responded to questions about the
colors proposed for the signage.
Aaron Regez, project applicant, clarified that the project proposes gold lettering.
The ARC appreciated the lettering style, location, and overall design of the sign proposal. The
Committee was supportive of the gold color for the letters and found the proposal to be in
compliance with the Design Guidelines.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Jon Couch
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Community Development
Director approve the proposed project as submitted.
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AYES (4): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
8.b Consideration Tentative Tract Map 21-001 and Conditional Use Permit 22-001;
Subdivision and Construction Of Nine (9) Two-Story Residential Units and a Two-Story
Mixed-Use Structure; Location – 1214 E. Grand Avenue and 181 N. Elm Street; Applicant
– Floyd Hinesley
(PEREZ)
Acting Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report including details about the project
location and consistency with the General Plan and development standards in the Municipal
Code. He also provided information about the floor plans, parking, architecture, and
landscaping. He also explained that this project was previously reviewed by the Committee
when it was proposed as an apartment project in 2019, and the changes to the project with this
application.
Floyd Hinesley and Fred Porter, project applicants, spoke in favor of the project and explained
the purpose for changing the project type from rentals to ownership units. Mr. Porter also
explained the timeline for construction in regards to the phasing.
The ARC was supportive of the project and appreciated the infill of two underutilized lots to
provide housing types that are consistent with Housing Element policies and needed in the
community. The ARC found the architecture, colors, and materials for both the residential and
mixed-use buildings to be appropriate.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Planning Commission
approve the project as submitted.
AYES (4): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting Planning Manager Perez informed the ARC that staff will be presenting a draft ordinance to
implement SB 9 to the Planning Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:31 pm.
/s/ Warren Hoag, Chair
/s/ Andrew Perez, Acting Planning Manager