ARC Minutes 2024-04-01
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE
April 1, 2024, 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: Associate Planner Patrick Holub, 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 2:30pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Associate Planner Holub performed the roll call. Vice Chair Juette was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Committee Member Horstman 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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Moved by Lori Mainini Hall
Seconded by Janet Huston
Approve the Minutes of the March 18, 2024 regular meeting as submitted.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
8. PROJECTS
8.a Consideration of Administrative Sign Permit 24-003; Signage for an Existing Wine
Tasting Room; Location – 211 East Branch Street; Applicant – Lindquist Family and
Verdad Wines, Bob Lindquist
Assistant Planner Gropen presented the staff report, including details about the project site,
surrounding uses, and the applicable design guidelines. She also described the location,
dimensions, colors, and materials of the signage proposed.
Bob Linquist, applicant, was present to support the project and answer questions from the
Committee.
The Committee spoke in support of the project stating that the colors and materials are
appropriate and consistent with the Village Design Guidelines.
Moved by C.J. Horstman
Seconded by Lori Mainini Hall
The Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve the project as
submitted.
AYES (4): Lori Mainini Hall, C.J. Horstman, Glenn Martin, and Janet Huston
ABSENT (1): Kristin Juette
Passed (4 to 0)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Planner Holub informed the Committee that staff is moving forward with the placards to be
placed inside the parklets to discourage climbing and sitting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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The Meeting adjourned at 2:49 pm.
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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Andrew Perez, Associate Planner