ARC Minutes 2022-05-16
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
May 16, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid City Hall Conference Room/Virtual Zoom Meeting
Committee Members Present: Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, Bruce Berlin
Committee Members Absent: Jon Couch, 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 2:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Hoag performed the roll call. Committee Members Couch and Juette were 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 Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
Approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2022 Regular Meeting.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (2): Jon Couch, and Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration Administrative Sign Permit 22-008; Signage for New Business; Location –
139 W. Branch Street
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report, outlining the location, design, and features
of the proposed signage. He also explained that the proposal is subject to the Village Design
Guidelines and how the signage complies with the applicable standards.
The applicant was not present to address the Committee.
The Committee appreciated the colors and location of the proposed signs. The Committee
found the materials and design appropriate for the subject location and in compliance with the
Design Guidelines.
Moved by Lori Mainini Hall
Seconded by Bruce Berlin
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Community Development
Director approve the project as submitted.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (2): Jon Couch, and Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a Review of Lighting and Trash Enclosure for Conditional Use Permit 21-001; Applicant –
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO)
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and provided background about the project's
entitlement. He explained details of the proposed lighting and the photometric plan. He also
highlighted the locations of the trash enclosures, the rationale for their respectively locations,
and explained that the trash enclosures were designed in accordance with City standards.
No applicant was present to address the Committee.
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The Committee found the lighting in compliance with the Municipal Code and adequate for
safety and wayfinding throughout the development. There was some concern expressed about
the potential intensity of LED lighting. The Committee appreciated the location of the trash
enclosures and their accessibility for all future residents.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommended that to the Community Development
Director approve the lighting plan and design of the proposed trash enclosures as submitted,
with the condition that the LED lighting is on the warmer scale of the spectrum.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (2): Jon Couch, and Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
The Committee congratulated staff on their recent promotions.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez announced that staff will be introducing an Ordinance to implement Senate
Bill 9 at the May 24, 2022 City Council meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:11 pm.
/s/ Warren Hoag, Chair
/s/ Andrew Perez, Planning Manager