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:
  • Jon Couch, 
  • Lori Mainini Hall, 
  • Kristin Juette, 
  • Warren Hoag, 
  • and Bruce Berlin
Staff Present:
  • Community Development Director Brian Pedrotti, 
  • Associate Planner Andrew Perez, 
  • and Assistant 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. 

1.
CALL TO ORDER

  

Vice Chair Berlin called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.

2.
ROLL CALL

  

Vice Chair Berlin performed the roll call. Chair Hoag and Committee Member Juette were absent when roll call was taken, but later joined the meeting. 

3.
FLAG SALUTE

  

Vice Chair Berlin

4.
AGENDA REVIEW

  

None. 

5.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

  

None.

6.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

  

None.

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

  

7.a
Approval of Minutes

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(PEREZ)

  • Moved byLori Mainini Hall
    Seconded byJon Couch

    Approve the Minutes of the August 1, 2022 Regular Meeting as submitted with a clarification to Committee Member Couch's attendance. 

    AYES (3)Lori Mainini Hall, Jon Couch, and Bruce Berlin
    ABSENT (2)Kristin Juette, and Warren Hoag
    Passed (3 to 0)

8.
PROJECTS

  

8.a
Consideration of Architectural Review 22-005; New Signage, Awning and Paint Color for Existing Commercial Building; Location – 203 East Branch Street; Applicant – Michael Goodloe

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(HOLUB)

Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report describing the proposed exterior alterations, signage details, and how the proposal compiles with the Village Design Guidelines. He also answered questions from the ARC.

Committee Member Juette joined the meeting at 2:53 pm.

Bob Spalino and Michael Goodloe, project applicants, spoke in support of the project and explained that the purpose of the project is to rebrand the restaurant and the new colors, materials, and signage would accomplish that objective. They also clarified that the height of the parapet would increase slightly, and that they intend to use dimensional letters for the "Branch Street" portion of the wall sign. They also answered questions about the awning and sign illumination. 

Vice Chair Berlin opened public comment. No public comment was received.

Chair Hoag joined the meeting at 3:17 pm.

The Committee was supportive of the facade modifications and the signage, especially with the raised lettering, as clarified by the applicant. The Committee also appreciated that the project was consistent with the Village Design Guidelines and the character of the Village. The Committee was agreeable to either the white or black trim on the awning, and either the open or closed end of the awning. 

  • Moved byKristin Juette
    Seconded byLori Mainini Hall

    The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Community Development Director approve the project as submitted, with the clarification that raised letters shall be used for the "Branch Street" portion of the wall sign. 

    AYES (4)Lori Mainini Hall, Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, and Bruce Berlin
    ABSTAINED (1)Warren Hoag
    Passed (4 to 0)

8.b
Consideration Of Architectural Review 22-009; Exterior Alterations To An Existing Commercial Structure; Location – 901 Rancho Parkway; Applicant – Five Below; Representative – Jan Bustalino

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(PEREZ)

Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report including the project location, exterior modifications proposed, and explained the applicable design guidelines for the shopping center. 

Brent McManigal, project representative, explained the rationale for relocating the main entry and removal of the existing cornice. 

The Committee was not supportive of either the proposed removal of the cornice or the use of the blue paint color for the portion of the building where the main entrance is proposed due to inconsistency with the Design Guidelines. 

Mr. McManigal responded to the Committee's comments and stated that the project can be modified to maintain the cornices and replace the blue paint color with the "Oyster Shell" color. 

 

  • Moved byBruce Berlin
    Seconded byWarren Hoag

    The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) continued the item to a future meeting to allow the applicant to revise the project plans to show the cornice, revised paint scheme, and provide details about the awning, lighting, and banding above the storefront. 

    AYES (5)Lori Mainini Hall, Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
    Passed (5 to 0)

8.c
Consideration of Architectural Details Associated with Plot Plan Review 22-017; Construction of a Permanent Outdoor Dining Area; Location – 307 East Branch Street; Applicant – Frank Schiro; Representative – Randy Russom, RRM Design Group

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(HOLUB)


 

The Committee took a break at 4:41 pm and returned at 4:48pm. 

Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Chair Hoag to extend the meeting past 5:00pm, but not to go past 5:45pm. The motion passed unanimously.

Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report and explained the purpose of the project, along with the details about the components' colors and materials. He also answered questions from the Committee.

Randy Russom, project architect, spoke in support of the project and also explained the rationale for maintaining the outdoor dining area. He answered questions about the materials, screening of the container bathrooms, and accessible path of travel. 

The Committee was supportive of the concept and found it to be compatible with the character of both the restaurant and Village as a whole. The Committee appreciated that the proposed colors and materials, such as brick and wood, are supported by the Village Design Guidelines. 

  • Moved byWarren Hoag
    Seconded byKristin Juette

    The Architectural Review Committee recommends that the Community Development Director approve the project as submitted. 

    AYES (5)Lori Mainini Hall, Jon Couch, Kristin Juette, Warren Hoag, and Bruce Berlin
    Passed (5 to 0)

9.
DISCUSSION ITEMS

  

None.

10.
COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS

  

None.

11.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

  

Planning Manager Perez reminded the Committee that its next meeting, scheduled for September 5, 2022, will be cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday. The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 19, 2022. 

12.
ADJOURNMENT

  

The Meeting adjourned at 5:35pm. 

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