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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2002 ARC Minutes SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Allen Root, Michael Boudreau, Rob Schultz, Zeljka Howard, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson. Absent: Commissioners James Lopes and David Smith. Staff: Associate Planners Philip Dunsmore and Pam Ricci, Recording Secretary Irene Pierce. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was modified to change Item 2 as the first item to be presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, stated what San Luis Obispo used to be about and noted there were no Big Boxes stores. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Edna-Islay Area. ARC MOD 40-00; Modification of ARC approved plans for subdivision development to include lighting along the creek path; Hertel & Sons, Inc., applicant. Associate Planner Philip Dunsmore presented the staff report recommending approval for the revised lighting plan at the pathway adjacent to the rear of lots 17 through 24, based on findings and subject to conditions. He explained where the lights would be located and which ones would be less intrusive. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Rossi, resident, noted it is a short distance from where the houses are facing to the creekside on the back area, and once the bike path goes across Goldenrod, it will connect to another bike path through the development. This bike path does not have any lighting, but felt once it is lit up it will increase the night traffic and take away the privacy of the neighborhood houses. He requested that the lighting be as low as possible. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: ARC Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 2 Commr. Root asked why lighting is being proposed on this specific bike path. Planner Dunsmore replied the Public Works Department would like to install lighting on all future bike paths. Vice-Chair Schultz suggested that a timer be put on the bike path lighting so it is not on too late. Chairperson Stevenson felt the smaller light would have limited light coverage. Vice-Chair Schultz asked what the distance is between the lots. Planner Dunsmore replied 120-feet. Commr. Boudreau moved for approval of the proposed lighting with the 35 watt, high- pressure sodium, with the house shields installed in such a manner as to block the light in the direction of the homes in all cases, and to consider putting the lights on a timer. Seconded by Vice-Chair Schultz. A.J. Hodgkin, SLO, asked if the lighting is only proposed on one side of the path, what would be on the other side of the path. Commr. Root replied all lighting would be facing away from the homes. Mr. Hodgkin asked if the lighting would become the expense of the Homeowners’ Association? Planner Dunsmore replied the cost has already been incorporated as part of the subdivision improvements, but the maintenance and other programs would be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association. AYES: Commrs. Boudreau, Schultz, Root, Howard, and Chairperson Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: Commrs. Smith and Lopes ABSTAIN: None The motion carried 5-0. 2. Copelands Project: a. 999 Monterey Street. ARC 192-01; Final review of plans for a new mixed- use project; C-C-H zone; Tom Copeland, applicant. b. 919 Palm Street. ARC 193-01; Final review of development plan for a new parking structure including office space; C-C-H zone; Tom Copeland, applicant. ARC Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 3 Associate Planner Pam Ricci presented the staff report recommending final approval of the project. She explained how plans had been modified to address the issues that th came up at the ARC’s schematic review of the project on August 5. She noted that in October, the Council would be considering a number of legal documents and other design elements that have modified the cost of the parking structure. Chairperson Stevenson commented the Palm/Morro project might exceed the estimated budget, and expressed concern that the embellishments would be the first things to be eliminated. Commr. Howard questioned if this last proposal reflects all the comments, suggestions, and directions that were made by the ARC. Planner Ricci replied yes. Mark Rawson, Project Architect, stated they concur with the staff report. He explained some of the remaining issues with the garage including the building corner at the entry, ideas for roofing changes, tentative proposals and locations for public art, and cost issues. He presented some lighting examples, and a revised colors board, with an updated base color for the garage. He indicated that there were code issues with the hip roof directly over the entry and suggested that the brick level be raised at the building corner, rather than pursue roof changes. There was much discussion on the roof. Chairperson Stevenson mentioned the idea of a metal trellis over the entry. Commr. Boudreau remarked that because of the northwest exposure, he supported an open roof over the entry. Mr. Rawson discussed the public art and showed some proposed ideas. He mentioned that a metal trellis on the garage with an art piece could create interesting shadow lines. He envisioned a whimsical piece on top of the Court Street elevator spire. Chairperson Stevenson suggested that an art piece would be appropriate in the entrance area of the Palm/Morro building and that he would like to see some color on the street elevations of the garage. Commr. Schultz indicated that he liked the idea of mosaics on the stairs of the Court Street project. Commr. Root mentioned the idea of bronzes at the ground and wall levels. Mr. Rawson presented the lighting proposals, explaining types of fixtures and how they would be mounted onto the buildings. Commr. Root questioned if a replica streetlight would be used on the roof of the parking structure. ARC Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Rawson replied no, and explained that a pole light that specified by the Public Works Department and used on the Marsh Street garage would be used on the roof of the parking structure. Chairperson Stevenson asked if the acorn style light fixture would be used around the perimeter of the building. Mark Rawson replied yes. Commr. Root suggested a hierarchy to light fixture sizes used, with the larger ones at key places like the entry. Commr. Howard questioned if part of the wall could be eliminated near the entry to create a more open appearance. Mr. Rawson explained that such a change would create structural issues. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The commission made comments on the conditions for Palm Street project. Chairperson Stevenson recommended that the applicants consider an open steel trellis as a hipped or other complimentary form over the building entry (new Condition 4). The commission expressed support for the revised brick course shown on revised plans. The commission supported condition 5; eliminated condition 6; and concurred with condition 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, stated she is against more parking garages being built in the city, and favored a project with a large department store. There were no other public comments made on this item. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The commission made comments on the Court Street Project. Mr. Rawson concurred with all the recommendations in the staff report. Chairperson Stevenson felt there should be variety on the light fixtures. Mr. Rawson explained one type of fixture would be used around the perimeter and a smaller scale would be used through the middle. There was discussion on the different types of lights and light fixtures. Planner Ricci reiterated the recommendation is to modify the condition to specify the light fixtures. ARC Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 5 Commr. Root commented he liked the idea of leaving the stairs open for a place to gather at a civic event. He suggested the planter remain low and expressed support to have mosaic tiles on the stairs. Mr. Rawson concurred with keeping the planter low. Chairperson Stevenson supported having color in the landscaping. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, felt the City has not encouraged citizen participation in this project. There were no further comments made from the public on the Court Street Project. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The commission made a motion on both items. Vice-Chair Schultz moved to grant final approval to the Copelands Project based on the findings and subject to the conditions in the staff report, with a change to the Court Street project that working drawings shall include lighting fixtures, as presented at the ARC meeting; and Condition 4 to note the ARC‘s desire to consider an open steel trellis as a hip form or other compatible feature over the entryway over the building and final plans shall incorporate brick work on the second level. Condition 6 shall be eliminated; and Condition 7. The working drawing shall include the lighting fixtures as submitted at the ARC meeting. Seconded by Commr. Howard. AYES: Commrs. Schultz, Howard, Boudreau, Root, and Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: Commrs. Smith and Lopes ABSTAIN: None The motion carried 5-0. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: Pam Ricci provided the ARC with an agenda forecast. Chairperson Stevenson th indicated that he and Commr. Lopes would not be at the October 7 meeting because they were attending the State APA conference in San Diego. He requested that the st ARC’s budget discussion be postponed until the October 21 meeting. The ARC asked for a report on the status of the Lamplighter motel project on Monterey Street. There were some concerns that details were not installed as they recalled. Chairperson Stevenson suggested that the ARC schedule a field trip to look at projects that were recently completed. The purpose of the field trip would be to critique projects and determine what should and should not be emulated in future projects. The October ARC Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 6 st 21 meeting date was suggested with the field trip beginning at 3:00. The Commission asked for an itinerary and a note-taker for the field trip. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Hearing Room. Respectfully submitted by Irene E. Pierce Recording Secretary