HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2021 Item 3b, Zanini
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Gary Zanini <
To:NANCY GRANT
Cc:Advisory Bodies; Bell, Kyle; Bob Spector; Scott Ramsdell; Anne Marr; Don Marr;
Huebner Darren; Joyce Zanini; Gail Kammermeyer; Sheila Spector
Subject:Re: Public Comment: re ARC meeting 11/01/2021 - Agenda item 3 (b) - Project
proposed for 570 Pacific Street - ARCH-0467-2021
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To the SLO Architectural Review Commission,
We live in close proximity to the proposed new structure at 570 Pacific St. We are outraged that such a proposal to build
a 3-story building in a residential area on a relatively small lot in place of a nice old farmhouse that blends with the area
is even being considered. For all the reasons mentioned by Nancy Grant and Donald Marr, which we strongly agree with,
we hope the Commission will reject this new project. A two-story scaled down complex or single family homes would be
more suitable for the area. We sincerely hope you will not pass the proposed building as it is now designed. Your
consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gary and Joyce Zanini
1225 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
209-614-3677
On Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 3:41 PM NANCY GRANT < wrote:
To: The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission
I am an immediate neighbor of the project. From the small map accompanying the project online, the project wraps
around two sides of my home.
I agree with all of the concerns expressed in Mr. Don Marr’s letter to the Commission. In addition, in reviewing the
City of San Luis Obispo Community Design Guidelines, I also have concerns (expressed in CAPITALS below)
regarding the following specific guidelines:
San Luis Obispo Community Design Guidelines 1.2 - Applicability of the Design Review Process
These guidelines frequently speak of the need to consider the architectural context of the site (the style, character,
and form of existing buildings around the site) when designing a new building or remodeling an existing building.
This emphasis is intended to acknowledge the importance of maintaining the character of particularly attractive
areas within the community that are widely appreciated and visually successful.
THIS PROJECT WITH ITS SIZE AND HEIGHT HAS THE ABILITY TO DISTRACT FROM THE CURRENT
ATTRACTION OF THE SURROUNDING HOMES.
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San Luis Obispo Community Design Guidelines 1.4 – Goals for Design Quality & Character
San Luis Obispo has repeatedly received national recognition as a desirable place to live. With a beautiful
landscape, relatively uncrowded streets and highways, clean air, a growing business economy, and a unique, and
well-maintained built environment, the quality of life in San Luis Obispo is high. How the built environment
appears in relation to the surrounding landscape, and the quality of the architecture and site design within the city,
are key to continuing and advancing the high quality of life. This section describes several means to achieve the
long-term economic and environmental health of the community.
The primary goals of the City’s design review process are to:
Maintain the community’s quality of life for residents;
THIS PROJECT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS THE PRIVACY OF RESIDENTS IN NEIGHBORING HOMES AND
WILL DETRACT FROM THE CURRENT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE RESIDENTS.
Maintain property values;
THIS PROJECT BECAUSE OF ITS SIZE AND HEIGHT AND CLOSENESS TO NEIGHBORING HOMES
WILL DEPRECIATE THE VALUE OF SAID HOMES.
Attract growth in the local economy; and
Preserve the City’s natural beauty and visual character.
ADDITIONALLY, THE PROPOSED BUILDING IS SCHEDULED TO HAVE AN EXTERIOR OF
POTENTIALLY FOUR DIFFERENT COLORS WHICH IS NOT IN KEEPING WITH OTHER RESIDENCES
&/OR STRUCTURES IN THE AREA.
Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me. I can be reached at the contact information below.
Nancy Grant
1215 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo California 93401
610-574-6016
ngrant916@aol.com
On Oct 27, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Donald Marr < wrote:
Dear Members of the Architectural Review Commission
Re the proposed project at 570 Pacific and with reference to Agenda item 3 (b) at https://pub-
slocity.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0920b177-6982-412e-89cc-
3725696c97e0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English
I am an immediate neighbor on the eastern lot line. I have concerns with this project including:
1. Privacy - Windows and outdoor spaces will look down directly upon my property
2. Height - This is not a neighborhood that visually supports 35 foot high buildings
3. Mass - Building volume is unsuitable for this size of property and the neighborhood
4. Scale - Out of sync with adjacent and nearby properties
5. Architectural Design - Buildings look out of place in this residential environment
6. Demolition - I question the conclusion that this house is not a valuable historical asset
I would be pleased to discuss this in more detail and encourage you to contact me as noted below.
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I have copied other interested residents in our neighborhood.
Thank you.
- Don
Donald W Marr
1217 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo California 93401
415.420.7584
donaldmarr@gmail.com
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