ARC Minutes 2023-10-02
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
October 2, 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, C.J. Horstman, Glenn
Martin, Janet Huston
Committee Members Absent: Kristin Juette
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. Vice Chair Juette was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Huston led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comment was received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(PEREZ)
Moved by Janet Huston
Seconded by C.J. Horstman
Approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2023 Architectural Review Committee Meeting as
submitted.
AYES (3): C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSTAINED (1): Lori Mainini Hall
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Architectural Review 23-009; Remodel and Addition to an Existing
Single Family Residence: Location – 326 S. Mason St; Applicant – Mark Vasquez
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report describing the project location, applicable
Design Guidelines, and scope of the project. He also described the proposed materials, colors,
and architectural style proposed.
Mark Vasquez, project designer, explained the intent of the project and answered questions
about the materials, lighting plan, and whether porch railing is proposed.
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee spoke in support of the project and appreciated the revitalization of a dilapidated
property in the Village. The Committee found the colors and materials to be appropriate and in
compliance with the Design Guidelines. The Committee also made recommendations for the
applicant with regards to the size of the siding, style of the light fixtures, and massing of the
bump-out above the garage.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Janet Huston
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Community Development
Director approve with project with the recommendations to use a 6-inch horizontal siding, avoid
contemporary light fixtures, and widen the bump-out above the garage to be centered above the
garage door.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.a Consideration of Material Color for Tree Wells in the Village as Part of the Village
Concrete Repairs Project
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and explained that the ARC was asked to
review the flexi-pave colors for use in the tree wells as part of the concrete repairs project. He
explained the purpose of this addition to the project and described the six colors that are
available. City Engineer Sweeney also described material, the advantages of the product, and
provided an updated timeline of the repair project.
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comment was received.
The Committee was supportive of the use of the material in the tree wells and discussed which
color was most appropriate giving considerations to the colors of the existing sidewalk paving,
and parklet barriers. The Committee unanimously supported use of the Bark Brown color as the
primary choice and Granite as the alternate color.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Member Hall announced she will be unavailable for meetings between December 18, 2023
and January 14, 2024.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City staff.
Planning Manager Perez informed the Committee that the temporary parklet barriers will be removed
on October 3, 2023 to accommodate the concrete repairs project. The permanent parklets would be
installed in mid-November.
He also reminded the Committee about the General Plan workshop scheduled for October 5, 2023 at
6pm in the Council Chambers.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 3:16 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Planning Manager