ARC Minutes 2023-07-03
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
July 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, Janet Huston
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
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Martin performed the roll call. All Committee members were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Horstman led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
The Committee revised the order of the agenda by moving Item 8.b after Item 8.c due to the public
interest in Item 8.c and because Item 8.b was primarily a staff project.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Martin opened the public comment period. No public comment was received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Martin acknowledged receipt of the Supplemental Memo for Item 8.b. No other written
communications were received.
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 June 26, 2023 Special Meeting as submitted.
AYES (3): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, and Glenn Martin
ABSTAINED (2): Kristin Juette, and Janet Huston
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 23-008; Construction of a New 2,515 Square Foot
Single Family Residence and 733 Square Foot Garage; Location – 280 Cobble Creek Way;
Applicant – Pace Homes Inc.; Representative – Cody McLaughlin
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report describing the project location, site
constraints, and project description. He also provided details about the development standards
for the development, the architectural characteristics and landscaping proposed, and the
applicable design guidelines.
Scott Pace, project developer, and Cody McLaughlin, project architect, spoke in support of the
project and spoke about how the site constraints drove the design of this project. Mr.
McLaughlin also answered questions about the stucco finish and the lighting for the residence.
Chair Martin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee was supportive of the project and was supportive of the design and material
choices and confirmed that they conformed to the Design Guidelines. The Committee
appreciated the proposed layout and suggested that applicant consider three-foot wide doors to
allow for aging in place. It was also suggested that Mediterranean style landscaping be added to
the backyard of the lot to both create a buffer between the home at Hwy 227 and reinforce the
style.
Moved by Kristin Juette
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve the project
with the recommendations that the applicant:
1) Increase the landscaping in the backyard facing Hwy 227 using Mediterranean style and
species;
2)Design the lighting to prevent light trespass on neighboring properties and Hwy 227
AYES (5): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
Passed (5 to 0)
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8.b Consideration of Architectural Details Associated with the Safety Barriers for the
Permanent Parklet Program
(HOLUB)
The Committee took a break at 4:06 pm.
The meeting resumed at 4:11 pm.
This item was heard out of order, after Item 8.c.
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report providing information about the evolution of
the parklet program, the adopted ordinance, and the timing for establishing the semi-permanent
parklets. City Engineer Shannon Sweeney explained the possible configurations of the barriers
and asked the Committee to consider allowing staff to choose a color that was substantially
similar to the chosen color due to the variations between manufacturers. She also answered
questions about costs and base preparation prior to installation.
Chair Martin opened public comment. Speaking from the public was:
Denise Andreini encouraged the Committee to recommend the barriers that do not have any
gaps to increase safety for parklet users. She also suggested choosing a color that
complemented the colors of the buildings in the village.
Laurie Hunstad stated that a consistent and coordinated appearance among the parklets is
important. She suggested a darker brown color to hide wear and tear. she also stated her
preference for the 8-foot barrier.
Chair Martin closed public comment.
At 4:58 pm, Chair Martin made a motion to extend the meeting past 5:00 pm, but not later than
5:30 pm. Committee Member Juette seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Martin made his comments then left the meeting at 5:01 pm.
The Committee unanimously supported use of the 8-foot barriers without ledges, in the
configuration described as Option 4 in the staff report, and square planters at the corners. The
Committee recommended that the square planters do not have taper and are the same height
as the barriers. The Committee members expressed their color preferences but did not come to
a consensus on the color. City Engineer Sweeney stated that the color can be discussed at a
later meeting.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Committee recommends that the parklet barriers should be arranged as described in the
staff report as Option 4, use square planters at the corners that do not taper and match the
height of the barriers. Staff shall return to the ARC with an item to discuss the colors, and
preferably include color samples for the Committee's consideration.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, and Janet Huston
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ABSENT (1): Glenn Martin
Passed (4 to 0)
8.c Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-004 and Lot Line Adjustment 23-002;
Establishment of a 22-Room Hotel and Car Wash; Location – 727 El Camino Real;
Applicant – Hamish Marshall and Nick Amarian; Representative – George Garcia
(PEREZ)
This item was heard before Item 8.b.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report including information about the project site,
project description, general plan consistency, and applicable development standards. He also
summarized the noise and traffic studies that were prepared for the project. The presentations
also included details about the architecture, materials, colors, and landscaping. He also
answered questions about hours of operation and clarified aspects of the noise analysis.
George Garcia, project architect, provided additional detail about the project design and
operations. He also answered questions about site walls, circulation, and explained how
neighborhood concerns with noise and traffic were considered in the site design. John Singh,
project manager, explained the hours of operations for the car wash, and plans to limit the hours
the pool will be open to minimize noise disturbances. He also explained the hotel management
model.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public were:
Kevin Tardiff, who was not supportive of the hotel lot taking access from Faeh Avenue due to
concern about potential guests with oversize vehicles and RVs parking on the street causing
sight issues and traffic congestion.
Laurie Hunstad. supportive of the project and had concerns with ingress and egress from El
Camino Real. She also asked questions about the size of site walls, hours of operations for the
car wash, frontage improvement requirements, and sound mitigation. She also asked that the
neighborhood is notified sooner for future meetings.
Terry Tardiff asked about the height of the site walls and for clarification about the location of
the electric vehicle chargers.
Kyle Perhac asked how long the construction is anticipated to take.
Chair Martin closed public comment.
The Committee was supportive of the project and appreciated the site design considerations
that were made to minimize impacts to the residential neighborhood on Faeh Ave. The
architectural style and materials were found to be appropriate for the site and the City in
general. The Committee was especially appreciative of the significant amount of landscaping
that is proposed. The Committee commented that the development of this site will be beneficial
to the City because it serves as a gateway site due to its location near the freeway offramp.
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Moved by Glenn Martin
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Architectural Review Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve the
project as submitted.
AYES (5): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
Passed (5 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez thanked the Committee for their efforts and contributions despite the long
meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 5:26 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Associate Planner