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Architectural Review Commission Minutes
October 4, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Teleconference - Broadcast via Webinar
Architectural Review
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Michael DeMartini, Commissioner Mandi
Pickens, Commissioner Brian Pineda, Commissioner Allen Root,
Vice Chair Ashley Mayou, Chair Christie Withers
Architectural Review
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Micah Smith
City Staff Present: Senior Planner Shawna Scott, Deputy City Clerk Megan
Wilbanks
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was
called to order on October 4, 2021 at 5:03 p.m. by Chair Withers with
Commissioners present via teleconference.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Root
Second By Commissioner Pineda
To approve Consent Item 3a.
Ayes (5): Commissioner DeMartini, Commissioner Pineda, Commissioner Root,
Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Withers
Abstained (1): Commissioner Pickens
Absent (1): Commissioner Smith
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Architectural Review Commission Minutes of September 20,
2021.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.a 600 TANK FARM (ARCH-0407-2021) REVIEW OF A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING 280 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ACCESSORY
USES, & 12,500 SF OF COMMERCIAL/OFFICE WITH ASSOCIATED
EXCEPTIONS, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AND REZONE
Contract Planner John Rickenbach presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Applicant, Damien Mavis with Covelop, and their representative, Scott
Martin with RRM Design Group, provided a brief overview of the project
and responded to questions raised.
Chair Withers opened the public hearing.
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Withers closed the public hearing.
Motion By Vice Chair Mayou
Second By Chair Withers
Find the proposed project consistent with the Airport Area Specific Plan
Design Guidelines, Community Design Guidelines, and recommend the
Planning Commission approve the project with the following suggestions:
Provide one more color scheme for Building A types
Incorporate balcony railings that provide more privacy; 66%-75% solid
panels to screen views
On the Building B rear elevation provide white garage doors rather
than gray to blend in more
Provide more planting or other visual indicators for pedestrians and
traffic calming (referencing the red arrow shown on sheet A10
descending from Santa Fe Road)
Use landscaping to reduce massing of Building E
Provide well thought out pedestrian-scale elements
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Ayes (6): Commissioner DeMartini, Commissioner Pickens, Commissioner
Pineda, Commissioner Root, Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Withers
Absent (1): Commissioner Smith
CARRIED (6 to 0)
*Commissioner Pickens left the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
4.b 130 HIGH STREET (ARCH-0535-2021) REVIEW OF A 1,813-SF
WAREHOUSE ADDITION AND ADDITION OF AN AMMONIA
DIFFUSION TANK, RECEIVER TANK, AND COOLING TOWER TO THE
EXISTING 3,743-SF GLACIER ICE WAREHOUSE FACILITY
Associate Planner Kyle Van Leeuwen presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Applicant, Tony Horzen, and their represen tatives, Eric Pennachio and
Ray Cloud, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to
questions raised.
Chair Withers opened the public hearing.
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Withers closed the public hearing.
Motion By Commissioner Root
Second By Vice Chair Mayou
Find the project consistent with the Community Design Guidelines and
applicable City Standards and recommend the Community Development
Director approve the project with the following suggestions:
City Arborist should review tree removal request and, if possible, the
Commission recommends keeping the tree.
Conduct a sound study to determine if decibels of the machinery are
consistent with City Ordinances.
Ayes (5): Commissioner DeMartini, Commissioner Pineda, Com missioner
Root, Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Withers
Absent (2): Commissioner Pickens, and Commissioner Smith
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Senior Planner Shawna Scott provided an update of upcoming projects.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Architectural Review Commission meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2021 at
5:00 p.m. via teleconference.
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APPROVED BY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X
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