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Minutes
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
Monday, September 21, 2020
Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday,
September 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference, by Vice Chair Christie Withers.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Richard Beller, Michael DeMartini, Ashley Mayou, Micah Smith, Vice
Chair Christie Withers, and Chair Allen Root
Absent: None
Staff: Senior Planner Shawna Scott and Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
--End of Public Comment--
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Project address: 1150 Laurel; Case #: ARCH-0227-2020, USE-0228-2020; Zone: M-S;
Laurel Creek, LLC, owner/applicant. Development review of a mixed-use project within
the manufacturing zone, consisting of 100 new residential units within an existing structure.
The existing structure will also provide 34,408 square feet of office space, 78,825 square feet
of warehouse space, and the existing restaurant that is 4,200 square feet. Project includes
exterior improvements to the existing structure and exceptions to the Sign Regulations for the
size and number of signs for various tenant spaces. Project is categorically exempt from
environmental review (CEQA).
Senior Planner Shawna Scott presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Applicant representatives, Thom Jess with Arris Studios and Pat Smith with West Pac
Investments, responded to Commissioner inquiries.
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Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR WITHERS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
PICKENS CARRIED 7-0-0, to recommend that the Planning Commission approve the project
with the following conditions and recommendations to the applicant:
• As a condition, staff will work with the applicant to further develop and refine the
wayfinding and sign program.
• As a condition, the applicant shall add additional landscaping to the North parking lot.
• The Commission recommends that the applicant delineate the darker tones of the building
by incorporating more earth tones.
• The Commission recommends that the applicant provide more site amenities for tenants
outside of the residence halls to encourage use of outdoor use areas.
• The Commission recommends that the applicant provide the Planning Commission with a
detailed species list of trees/plants along the loading dock area and provide additional
details regarding landscaping on the north side parking lot.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
Senior Planner Shawna Scott provided a brief agenda forecast.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review
Commission is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: XX/XX/2020