HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - ARCH-0556-2019 (1030 Orcutt) Orcutt ApartmentsMeeting Date: April 6, 2020
Item Number: 2
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SETTING
The proposed project includes the redevelopment of an existing commercial property to include a
three-story residential structure and repurposing of an existing storage building to provide a total of
16 residential units in addition to the existing 1,587 square-foot laundromat to remain. The project
will include demolishing the existing carwash service bays to provide room for the new residential
structure. The project includes exceptions to the street yard setback to allow a 10-foot setback for a
portion of the new structure, where a 15-foot setback is normally required for structures greater than
20-feet in height, and an exception to allow ground floor residences within the first 50 feet of floor
area adjacent to the street. The project also includes a shared parking reduction of five percent, to
reduce the required parking by one space (Attachment 1, Project Plans).
General Location: The 24,551-square foot
project site is located on developed
property along Orcutt Road, with direct
access from Orcutt Road. The site is adjacent
to Alrita-Clara Creek along the west
property line.
Present Use: Laundromat and Carwash
Zoning: Service Commercial (C-S) zone
General Plan: Services & Manufacturing
Surrounding Uses:
East: Multi-Family Housing
West: Auto Repair and Services
North: Multi-Family Housing
South: Multi-Family Housing
PROPOSED DESIGN
Architecture: Industrial architectural design
Design details: Hip-style roof system, upper level balconies, rain screen, and awnings.
Materials: C-train shipping containers, corrugated siding, vertical standing seam metal panels, stucco
and split-face CMU elements, and anodized aluminum storefront.
Colors: All colors are proposed to match the existing buildings on site; primary color beige, secondary
blueish grey.
FROM: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner BY: Kyle Bell, Associate Planner
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1030 Orcutt FILE NUMBER: ARCH-0556-2019 & USE-0822-2019
APPLICANT: Jules Rogoff REPRESENTATIVE: Randy Dettmer
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For more information contact: (Kyle Bell) at 781-7524 or kbell@slocity.org
Figure 1: Subject Property
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FOCUS OF REVIEW
The ARC’s role is to 1) review the proposed project in terms of its consistency with the Community
Design Guidelines (CDG), and applicable City Standards and 2) provide comments and
recommendations to the Planning Commission.
Community Design Guidelines: https://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=2104
DESIGN GUIDELINES/DISCUSSION ITEMS
The proposed development must be consistent with the requirements of the General Plan, Zoning
Regulations, and CDG. Staff has identified the discussion items below re lated to consistency with CDG
Chapters 2 (General Design Principles), 3.1 (Commercial Project Design), and 6 (Site Planning and Other
Design Details).
Highlighted Sections Discussion Items
Chapter 2 – General Design Principles
§2.1 - Site Design
The project site is located on a parcel zoned C-S, with residential uses
to the north, east and south, and commercial uses to the west. The CDG
state that each project should be designed with careful consideration
of site character and constraints and minimize changes to natural
features. The ARC should discuss how the project fits in with the best
examples of appropriate site design and architecture in the vicinity of
the site. The ARC should discuss whether the project site activities
(residential on the ground level along the street frontage) are logically
oriented so that the project will operate efficiently and effectively for
all users.
§2.1.C – Building Design
The CDG state that the building designs should exhibit proportion,
continuity, harmony, simplicity, rhythm, and balance; present well-
articulated building elevations relieved by shadow or texture interest;
demonstrate attention to detailing and articulation to visually reduce
apparent mass; and employ materials appropriately for durability and
authenticity. The ARC should discuss the proposed building design
Figure 2: Rending of the project as seen from Orcutt Road
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elements as they relate to the existing structures on site and in the
vicinity.
Chapter 3.1 – Commercial Project Design Guidelines
§3.1.B.2 Neighborhood
Compatibility
The CDG notes that new development should maintain its own identify
and be complementary to its surroundings. A new building can be
unique and interesting and still show compatibility with the
architectural styles and scale of other buildings in the vicinity. The ARC
should discuss whether the office development provides sufficient
design factors to contribute to neighborhood compatibility; design
theme, building scale/size, setbacks and massing, colors, textures, and
building materials.
§3.1.B.4 Form and Mass
The ARC should discuss whether the project provides a sense of human
scale and proportion, and whether the proposed articulation is
sufficient in relieving the buildings mass and expansive wall planes.
§3.1.B.8 Entries
The ARC should discuss whether the project entries are sufficient for
the commercial district in creating an architectural focal point for the
new building.
PROJECT STATISTICS
Site Details Proposed Allowed/Required*
Building Setbacks
Orcutt Road
East Setback
North Setback
West Setback
10 feet
42 feet
21 feet
7 feet
15 feet
5 feet
10 feet
5 feet
Parking Setback 9 feet (Orcutt Road) 5 feet
Creek Setback 6 feet (existing structure**) 20 feet
Maximum Height of Structures 34 feet 35 feet
Density 8.82 13.44
Affordable Housing 1 Unit (Moderate or Low) 1 Unit or In-lieu Fee
Building Coverage 32% 75%
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.55 1.5
Total # Parking Spaces
Electric Vehicle Parking
Bicycle Parking
Motorcycle Parking
21 (5% reduction)
3 EV Ready; 50% EV Capable
38
1
22
3 EV Ready; 50% EV Capable
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Environmental Status Categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
*2019 Zoning Regulations
** The existing structure is a legal non-conforming structure and would remain in place and be limited to
interior improvements to accommodate a residential unit and garage/workshop, no additional square-
footage is proposed.
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ACTION ALTERNATIVES
6.1 Recommend approval of the project. An action recommending approval of the application
will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for final action. This action may include
recommendations for conditions to address consistency with the Community Design
Guidelines.
6.2 Continue the project. An action continuing the application should include direction to th e
applicant and staff on pertinent issues, with references to specific Community Design
Guidelines.
6.3 Recommend denial the project. An action recommending denial of the application should
include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the
General Plan, CDG, Zoning Regulations or other policy documents.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Project Plans
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1030 Orcutt Road
Orcutt Apartments
ARCH-0556-2019
Development review of a three-story mixed-use project within
the Commercial Services zone, consisting of 15 residential units
on a site with an existing 1,587-square foot laundromat.
April 6, 2020
Applicant: Jules Rogoff
Recommendation
Provide comments regarding consistency with the
Community Design Guidelines and recommend
direction on the projects design to the Planning
Commission.
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Project Description
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Redevelopment and a new 3 -story structure including and
consisting of:
▪15 new apartments (1 affordable unit)
▪1 new apartment in existing structure
▪Existing laundromat
▪21 parking spaces and associated site improvements
Site Plan
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Building Design
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Recommendation
Provide comments regarding consistency with the
Community Design Guidelines and recommend
direction on the projects design to the Planning
Commission.
Existing architectural style at subject property
Existing architectural style at subject property
Multi-unit apartment
building behind the subject
property.
Commercial building next door
at the corner of Laurel Ln. and Orcutt Rd.
Existing apartment complex across the street
from the subject property
Existing Mobile home park across the street
from the subject property
Existing mobile home park across the street
from the subject property