ARC Minutes 2023-04-03
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
April 3, 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, Glenn Martin
Staff Present: 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
Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Martin performed the roll call. All members were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Hall led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Kristin Juette
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Approve the Minutes of the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting as submitted.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 23-002; Construction of a New 2,943 Square Foot
Single Family Residence and 1,016 Square Foot Attached Garage; Applicant – Steven
and Karen Grote; Representative – Mike Shick, M.E. Designs
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report providing details about the project location,
surrounding development, project description, and the applicable Design Guidelines for the
subdivision.
Steve Grote, project applicant, explained the rationale behind the design choices and answered
questions about the stucco texture, driveway paving, and roofing materials.
Chair Martin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee was supportive of the project as proposed finding that the materials and colors
complemented the surrounding natural environment and comply with the Design Guidelines.
The Committee appreciated the landscape design and found the design to be compatible with
the neighborhood. The Committee asked that the applicant consider maximizing the amount of
metal roofing and creating a more harmonious roofline.
Moved by Kristin Juette
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
Recommend that the Community Development Director approve the project as submitted.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
8.b Consideration of Architectural Review 23-006; Painting of a New Wall Mural; Location –
101 West Branch Street; Applicant – Alyssa Manno, Visit SLO CAL
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report, providing details about the location of the
project, the proposed mural design, and the public art review process. He also described the
historic significance of the structure and the explained that the applicant submitted a letter of
opinion from an architectural historian stating that the addition of a mural will not be detrimental
to the building's historic significance.
Alyssa Manno, project representative from Visit SLO CAL, provided examples of the artist's
other works and answered questions about the mural trail and why the proposed location was
chosen.
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Chair Martin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee spoke in favor of public art and the size and location of the mural. However, the
Committee was not supportive of the design as proposed because it lacks imagery specific to
Arroyo Grande. The Committee also found the colors to be too monochromatic and suggested
adding colors of items that are associated with Arroyo Grande, such as strawberries, and the
red brick common in the Village.
Moved by Glenn Martin
Seconded by C.J. Horstman
The Committee recommends that the City Council approve the mural with the following
conditions
1. Add imagery specific to Arroyo Grande;
2. Add more color to the design to avoid a monochromatic appearance; and
3. Modify the design to tell a story about Arroyo Grande
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez announced that the Architectural Review Committee will need to appoint one
of its members to the Public Art Panel at its next meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:42 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Planning Manager