ARC Minutes 2023-08-21
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
August 21, 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: 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 2:40 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Martin performed the roll call. All Committee Members were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Martin opened the public comment period. No public comment was 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 Janet Huston
Approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting with the addition of details pertaining
to the allowable sign location on the awning for Item 8.b.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSTAINED (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Details Associated with Plot Plan Review 23-014;
Installation of a Two-Space Permanent Parklet; Location – 131 East Branch Street;
Applicant – Denise Andreini, Café Andreini
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report providing an overview of the parklet
program, existing conditions of the subject parklet and the proposed parklet floor plan, furniture,
shade structures, and landscaping. He also described the applicable design guidelines and how
the proposal is in compliance. He also answered questions from the Committee about locations
and screening of the trash receptacles and the size of the existing parklet.
Denise Andreini, project applicant, spoke in support of the project and answered questions
about the existing and proposed lighting and the size of the parklet. She also stated that she
prefers all of the parklets to include landscaping beyond the two planters that are part of the
perimeter barriers.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period. No public comment was received.
The Committee was supportive of the proposed colors, materials, and layout of the design, and
found it consistent with the Municipal Code standards and applicable Village Design Guidelines.
A suggestion was made to use a wine barrel to disguise the trash receptacles in the parklet that
are visible from the public right of way. The Committee was supportive of the suggestion to
install flower boxes, or other items that provide additional low screening from traffic that would
prevent patrons from sitting on the barriers or reaching into traffic while inside the parklet.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve t he
architectural details for PPR23-014, with the suggestion that the applicant use a wine barrel to
disguise the trash receptacles in the parklet.
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 Plot Plan Review 23-010;
Installation of a Two-Space Permanent Parklet; Location – 116 West Branch Street;
Applicant – Laura Beth Amy, Humdinger Brewing
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report, referencing the previously stated
background about the parklet program, existing conditions of the subject parklet and the
proposed parklet floor plan, furniture, shade structures, and landscaping. He also described the
applicable design guidelines and how the proposal is in compliance with those.
Lee Samways and Laura Beth Amy, project applicants, explained that the flooring material of
the parklet will be changed to a composite wood material and new, more attractive tables will
replace the existing tables in the parklet.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period. No public comment was received.
The Committee found the colors and materials proposed to be consistent with the Design
Guidelines and applicable Municipal Code standards. The Committee was also supportive of the
new flooring material, and suggested that the applicant use a wine barrel to disguise the trash
receptacles if one were to be placed in the parklet. The Committee was supportive of the
suggestion to install flower boxes, or other items that provide additional low screening from
traffic that would prevent patrons from sitting on the barriers or reaching into traffic while inside
the parklet.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Kristin Juette
The Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve the
architectural details for PPR23-010 with the suggestion that the applicant use a wine barrel to
disguise any trash receptacles that are placed in the parklet in the future.
AYES (5): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
Passed (5 to 0)
8.c Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-005; Remodel of Existing Buildings,
Construction of a New Quadruplex and a New Mixed-Use Building and an Addition to an
Existing Residential Unit; Location – 316 South Halcyon Road; Applicant – Drew Van De
Vanter
(HOLUB)
Committee Member Horstman recused himself at 3:30pm stating a conflict of interest because
he works for the architectural firm proposing the project.
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report describing the existing development on the
project site, the proposed project, the development standards for the zoning district, and the
permitting process. He also explained how the project is consistent with General Plan policies.
He provided specific details about the number of units, density calculations for the project,
colors, materials, and landscaping proposed. Associate Planner Holub also answered questions
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from the Committee about the proposed colors, the permeable paver driveway, and the street
trees.
Drew Van De Vanter, project applicant, explained that the project proposes to use the colors
and materials that currently exist on the commercial structure throughout the entire site. He also
answered questions about the existing and proposed trees on the project site. He also
explained that the trash enclosure is proposed to consolidate the trash receptacles which are
currently scattered throughout the site.
Chair Martin opened public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee was supportive of the project as proposed and appreciated the agrarian style
proposed, finding it appropriate for the site and compatible with the surrounding area. The
Committee also appreciated the remodeling and update to the existing buildings and supported
the addition of new housing units.
Moved by Janet Huston
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve the project as submitted.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSENT (1): C.J. Horstman
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
Committee Member Horstman returned to the meeting at 3:58pm.
No discussion items.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
The Committee expressed their excitement for the installation of the permanent parklets.
Committee Member Hall announced that she will be unavailable for any meetings between August 31st
and September 7th.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Perez announced that the September 4th meeting will be cancelled due to the Labor
Day holiday and that a special meeting of the ARC may be necessary prior the next scheduled meeting
on September 18th due to the number of applications awaiting review.
Associate Planner Holub informed the Committee that staff is in the process of designing new
wayfinding signage in the Village along with the parklet program.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Associate Planner