ARC Minutes 2023-02-06
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
February 6, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid City Hall Conference Room/Virtual Zoom Meeting
300 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Committee Members Present: Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman
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
Committee Member Juette called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Committee Member Juette performed the roll call.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Hall led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Moved by Lori Mainini Hall
Seconded by C.J. Horstman
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Approve the Minutes from the November 21, 2022 Architectural Review Committee Meeting as
submitted.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
Passed (3 to 0)
7.b Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
Approve the Minutes from the December 19, 2022 Architectural Review Committee Meeting as
submitted.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 23-001; One (1) New Painted Mural; Location –
1009 East Grand Avenue; Applicant – Patrick Raymond, Shenkman Construction
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report including the project location, proposed
location of the mural on the building, and surrounding development. He also explained the
proposed design, colors, and size of the mural. He also answered questions about the
application of the mural to the structure and the proposed colors.
Patrick Raymond, project representative, spoke in favor of the mural and specified that the
mural will be painted on a composite material and fastened to the structure. He also answered
questions about the composite material, size considerations, and background color.
Ty Kharazi, property owner, spoke in support of the project.
Committee Member Juette opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee spoke in favor of the project and noted that the proposed location is appropriate.
The Committee was supportive of the mural's theme and agreed with the affirmative findings for
approval. It also encouraged the applicant to match the background color of the mural with the
color of the building.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Architectural Review Committee recommends that the Community Development Director
approve the project as submitted with the suggestion to match the mural's background color
with the color of the building.
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AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
Passed (3 to 0)
8.b Consideration of Administrative Sign Permit 23-002; New Signage for an Existing
Business; Location – 148 West Branch Street; Applicant – Rhonda O’Dell, Rhonda’s
Relics; Representative – Rebecca Alarcio
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report, including information about the project
location, existing signage, the applicable sign program, and Village Design Guidelines. He also
answered questions about specifics of the sign program and the permanence of the existing
awning sign.
Rebecca Alarcio, project representative, answered questions about the proposed color scheme
and font choice. She also clarified how the proposed signage would be attached to the existing
awning.
Committee Member Juette opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee understood the need and desire to add more signage but was not supportive of
the proposal as submitted. The Committee suggested shrinking the margins and articulating the
borders of the new sign panels and use a font with serifs for the window signage to add to the
historic character. The Committee also questions whether the sign material to be attached with
velcro to the awnings was consistent with the signage materials supported by the Design
Guidelines.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Architectural Review Committee continued the item to a date uncertain to allow the
applicant to explore options for attachment of the signs to the awning and other sign material
options. The Committee requested that the applicant provide material samples at the next
meeting this item is considered.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
Passed (3 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Members Juette and Hall welcomed Committee Member Horstman to the Committee.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez announced that the regular meeting scheduled February 20, 2023 will be
cancelled due to City Hall closure for observance of President's Day.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:55pm.
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Warren Hoag, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Associate Planner