ARC Minutes 2023-05-01
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
May 1, 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, Shayna
Gropen
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 Committee Members were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Juette 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)
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Moved by Lori Mainini Hall
Seconded by C.J. Horstman
Approve the Minutes of the April 24, 2023 Special Meeting as submitted.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
ABSTAINED (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 23-002; Construction of a New 6,394 Square Foot
Single Family Residence, 1,200 Square Foot Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, and
1,322 Square Foot Detached Workshop; Applicant – Magenta Family Trust;
Representative –
(GROPEN)
Assistant Planner Gropen presented the staff report, describing the project location, applicable
development code standards and design guidelines for the subdivision, while specifying that the
proposed accessory dwelling unit is not subject to discretionary review. She also described the
architectural style, including the proposed colors and materials.
Jennifer Martin, project architect, spoke in support of the project and explained the rationale for
the architectural design choices. Wes Arola, landscape architect, answered questions about the
planting plan and retaining wall materials. Rosie and Bill Fitzpatrick, project representatives,
also answered questions from the Committee.
The Committee spoke is support of the project and found the project in compliance with the
design guidelines and appreciated the massing and articulation of the wall planes. The colors
and materials were deemed appropriate and the standing seam metal roof was found to be in
compliance with the design guidelines.
Moved by Glenn Martin
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve the project
with the condition that the applicant provide evidence that the project, including the detached
workshop, is obtains approval from the subdivision's architectural review board prior to building
permit issuance.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
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8.b Reconsideration of Staff Project 23-005; East Branch Street Tile and Concrete
Replacement; Location – East Branch Street Between Traffic Way and Crown Hill Street;
Applicant – City of Arroyo Grande
(PEREZ)
Interim City Engineer Kahn presented the staff report and described the new information related
to available materials, colors, and pricing for the paving options for this project. He provided
material samples from the manufacturer for the Committee to review.
Chair Martin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee appreciated the opportunity to refine its recommendation with regards to the
brick material. The Committee spoke in favor of the clay brick in the Red Flashed coloration but
recommended that staff obtain a multiple brick sample to ensure the color variation was not too
extreme.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Committee recommends to the City Council that the project use clay bricks for the entire
project. Tree wells and sidewalk bands should use a basket weave pattern and crosswalks use
a 90-degree herringbone pattern and all bricks be the Red Flashed color.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a Consideration of the Architectural Review Committee’s Appointment to the Public Art
Panel
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and explained the responsibilities of the
Public Art Panel.
Committee Member Hall nominated Committee Member Juette to be the Committee's
representative. The nomination was unanimously supported. The Committee unanimously
supported Chair Martin to serve as the alternate.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Member Hall announced she would be absent from the June meetings.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:42 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Associate Planner