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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 11-01-2021 ARC Draft Minutes 1 Architectural Review Commission Minutes November 1, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Teleconference - Broadcast via Webinar Architectural Review Commissioners Present: Commissioner Michael DeMartini, Commissioner Allen Root, Commissioner Micah Smith, Chair Christie Withers Architectural Review Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Mandi Pickens, Commissioner Brian Pineda, Vice Chair Ashley Mayou City Staff Present: Senior Planner Shawna Scott, Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was called to order on November 1, 2021 at 5:00 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.a 55 BROAD ST (ARCH-0386-2020) REVIEW OF A NEW 79,492 SF, THREE TO FOUR STORY PROJECT WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY FOR THE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY KNOWN AS THE VILLAGES Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant representatives, Jay Blatter, Jan Hochhauser, Patrick Smith, Cristi Fri, and Jim Burrows provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. Page 5 of 83 2 Chair Withers opened the public hearing. Public Comments: Peg Pinard Bob Mourenza Lydia Mourenza --End of Public Comment-- Chair Withers closed the public hearing. Motion By Chair Withers Second By Commissioner Root To continue review of the project to a date uncertain and provide the following recommendations to the applicant:  Preserve the pine tree and verify all tree removals in the project plans  Colors on Building B need to be uniform  Columns need more attention on the South elevation of Building B and Building A East and South elevations  Four-sided architecture needs to be addressed  The privacy railing needs to be 50% screened  Window detailing should be recessed or incorporate more shadow variation  Careful consideration of stucco finish  Consider increasing the use of tile for articulation and incorporating more colorful tile  Incorporate cornice detailing along the terrace of Building A.  Replace the lattice on Building B's East elevation with wrought iron  Consider removing the palm trees and replanting with a tree variety that is more efficient at sequestering carbon Ayes (4): Commissioner DeMartini, Commissioner Root, Commissioner Smith, and Chair Withers Absent (3): Commissioner Pickens, Commissioner Pineda, and Vice Chair Mayou CARRIED (4 to 0) Page 6 of 83 3 3.b 570 PACIFIC ST (ARCH-0467-2021) REVIEW OF A NEW 11,369 SF THREE STORY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant representative, Thom Jess, 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 Smith Second By Commissioner DeMartini Recommend finding the proposed project consistent with the Community Design Guidelines and recommend the Community Development Director approve the project. Ayes (4): Commissioner DeMartini, Commissioner Root, Commissioner Smith, and Chair Withers Absent (3): Commissioner Pickens, Commissioner Pineda, and Vice Chair Mayou CARRIED (4 to 0) 4. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Senior Planner Shawna Scott provided an update of upcoming projects. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference. _________________________ APPROVED BY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X Page 7 of 83 Page 8 of 83