ARC Minutes 2022-08-15
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
August 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Hall Conference Room/Virtual Zoom Meeting
300 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Committee Members Present: Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette,
Warren Hoag, Bruce Berlin
Staff Present: Community Development Director Brian
Pedrotti, Planning Manager Andrew Perez,
Associate 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
Vice Chair Berlin called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Berlin performed the roll call. Chair Hoag and Committee Member Juette were absent when
roll call was taken, but later joined the meeting.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(PEREZ)
Moved by Lori Mainini Hall
Seconded by Jon Couch
Approve the Minutes of the August 1, 2022 Regular Meeting as submitted with a clarification to
Committee Member Couch's attendance.
AYES (3): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, and Bruce Berlin
ABSENT (2): Kristin Juette, and Warren Hoag
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 22-005; New Signage, Awning and Paint Color for
Existing Commercial Building; Location – 203 East Branch Street; Applicant – Michael
Goodloe
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report describing the proposed exterior alterations,
signage details, and how the proposal compiles with the Village Design Guidelines. He also
answered questions from the ARC.
Committee Member Juette joined the meeting at 2:53 pm.
Bob Spalino and Michael Goodloe, project applicants, spoke in support of the project and
explained that the purpose of the project is to rebrand the restaurant and the new colors,
materials, and signage would accomplish that objective. They also clarified that the height of the
parapet would increase slightly, and that they intend to use dimensional letters for the "Branch
Street" portion of the wall sign. They also answered questions about the awning and sign
illumination.
Vice Chair Berlin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
Chair Hoag joined the meeting at 3:17 pm.
The Committee was supportive of the facade modifications and the signage, especially with the
raised lettering, as clarified by the applicant. The Committee also appreciated that the project
was consistent with the Village Design Guidelines and the character of the Village. The
Committee was agreeable to either the white or black trim on the awning, and either the open or
closed end of the awning.
Moved by Kristin Juette
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Community Development
Director approve the project as submitted, with the clarification that raised letters shall be used
for the "Branch Street" portion of the wall sign.
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AYES (4): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and Bruce Berlin
ABSTAINED (1): Warren Hoag
Passed (4 to 0)
8.b Consideration Of Architectural Review 22-009; Exterior Alterations To An Existing
Commercial Structure; Location – 901 Rancho Parkway; Applicant – Five Below;
Representative – Jan Bustalino
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report including the project location, exterior
modifications proposed, and explained the applicable design guidelines for the shopping center.
Brent McManigal, project representative, explained the rationale for relocating the main entry
and removal of the existing cornice.
The Committee was not supportive of either the proposed removal of the cornice or the use of
the blue paint color for the portion of the building where the main entrance is proposed due to
inconsistency with the Design Guidelines.
Mr. McManigal responded to the Committee's comments and stated that the project can be
modified to maintain the cornices and replace the blue paint color with the "Oyster Shell" color.
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Warren Hoag
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) continued the item to a future meeting to allow the
applicant to revise the project plans to show the cornice, revised paint scheme, and provide
details about the awning, lighting, and banding above the storefront.
AYES (5): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
Passed (5 to 0)
8.c Consideration of Architectural Details Associated with Plot Plan Review 22-017;
Construction of a Permanent Outdoor Dining Area; Location – 307 East Branch Street;
Applicant – Frank Schiro; Representative – Randy Russom, RRM Design Group
(HOLUB)
The Committee took a break at 4:41 pm and returned at 4:48pm.
Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Chair Hoag to extend the meeting past 5:00pm,
but not to go past 5:45pm. The motion passed unanimously.
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Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report and explained the purpose of the project,
along with the details about the components' colors and materials. He also answered questions
from the Committee.
Randy Russom, project architect, spoke in support of the project and also explained the
rationale for maintaining the outdoor dining area. He answered questions about the materials,
screening of the container bathrooms, and accessible path of travel.
The Committee was supportive of the concept and found it to be compatible with the character
of both the restaurant and Village as a whole. The Committee appreciated that the proposed
colors and materials, such as brick and wood, are supported by the Village Design Guidelines.
Moved by Warren Hoag
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Architectural Review Committee recommends that the Community Development Director
approve the project as submitted.
AYES (5): Jon Couch, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
Passed (5 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez reminded the Committee that its next meeting, scheduled for September 5,
2022, will be cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday. The next Regular Meeting will be held on
September 19, 2022.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.
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Warren Hoag, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Planning Manager