ACTION MINUTES

MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITEE

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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, 
  • and Glenn Martin 
Staff Present:
  • Planning Manager Andrew Perez 
  • and 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. 

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

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes of the April 24, 2023 Special Meeting.pdf

(PEREZ)

  • Moved byLori Mainini Hall
    Seconded byC.J. Horstman

    Approve the Minutes of the April 24, 2023 Special Meeting as submitted.

    AYES (3)Glenn Martin, Lori Mainini Hall, and C.J. Horstman
    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 –

This item has attachments. 
1.ARC 2023-05-01 485 Del Sur ARCH.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Project Location.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Design Guidelines.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Project Plans.pdf

(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 byGlenn Martin
    Seconded byKristin 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)Glenn Martin, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
    Passed (4 to 0)

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

This item has attachments. 
1.ARC 2023-05-01 East Branch Street Tile and Concrete Replacement Project.pdf
2.ARC 2023-05-01 Attachment 1 - Existing Conditions.pdf
3.ARC 2023-05-01 Attachment 2 - Minutes from the March 20, 2023 Meeting.pdf
4.ARC 2023-05-01 Attachment 3 - Draft Minutes from the April 24, 2023 Special Meeting.pdf
5.ARC 2023-05-01 Attachment 4 - Village Design Guidelines.pdf

(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 byC.J. Horstman
    Seconded byKristin 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)Glenn Martin, Lori Mainini Hall, Kristin Juette, and C.J. Horstman
    Passed (4 to 0)

9.
DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

9.a
Consideration of the Architectural Review Committee’s Appointment to the Public Art Panel

This item has attachments. 
1.ARC 2023-05-01 ARC Appointment to the Public Art Panel.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Public Art Guidelines.pdf

(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 Committee Member Hall 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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