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SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 7, 2003
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Greg Wilhelm, Allen Root, Michael Boudreau, Zeljka
Howard, Jim Lopes, David Smith, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson.
Staff: Associate Planner Michael Codron
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, expressed her opinion of the City’s approval
process.
There were no further comments made from the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 1491 Monterey Street. ARC 61-03; Review of a 2,145 square foot addition to an
existing restaurant (former Bishop’s Burgers); C-T zone; Ross and Joanne Currie,
applicants.
Associate Planner Michael Codron presented the staff report recommending approval of
the proposed remodel, addition, and sign exception based on findings and subject to
conditions of approval.
Garth Kornreich, 1135 Marsh Street, project representative, gave a summary of the
various stages of the project and offered a brief explanation on the design and materials
that will be used.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, supported the project.
Patricia Griffin, SLO, expressed support for the project.
There were no further comments made from the public.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commr. Howard moved the staff recommendation with the addition of the following
condition; The motorcycle parking space shall be relocated to the southwest corner of
the lot so that there can be an additional vehicle parking space where the motorcycle
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space is currently shown on the plans. The parking space shall be signed for employee
parking so that the vehicle can be easily moved and won’t conflict with the requirements
of the garbage company. Seconded by Vice-Chair Boudreau.
Commr. Wilhelm suggested an amendment to the motion that the windows on the first
floor at the Monterey Street elevation shall be lined up with windows on the second floor
for the purpose of adding shutters to both sides of each window, or the proposed
shutters shall be removed. The motion maker and seconder concurred with the
suggestion made by Commr. Wilhelm.
AYES: Commrs. Howard, Boudreau, Wilhelm, Root, Lopes, Smith, & Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried on 7:0 vote.
2. 2306 Santa Ynez Avenue. ARC 62-03; Review of a new single-family residence
on a sensitive site and request for a height exception to allow a 28-foot high
structure where a 25-foot high structure is allowed; R-1-S zone; Gary and Sue
Nichols, applicants.
Associate Planner Michael Codron presented the staff report recommending approval of
the proposed house design, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
He asked the Commission to provide direction to the applicant to redesign the proposed
guesthouse to better comply with the City’s Hillside Design Guidelines.
Steve Gruden, project representative, gave a summary of the type of architectural style
and landscaping proposed. He has concerns with condition 4 that requires a 3-foot
wide planter between the driveway and the guest parking space, and asked if tree wells
could go there instead.
Gary Nichols, applicant, acknowledged that the guesthouse is an issue, but noted it was
one of the reasons they purchased the property.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael Villerreal, SLO, noted he is the original developer of these five lots. He
explained that the height restrictions were imposed on the property for the protection of
lot 4, but he has no objection if they are slightly higher. He commented on the setback
issue and mentioned that he would be concerned about extending into the driveway
area if it were a solid 8-foot wall, but felt this is very minor. He felt the house is nice and
an asset to the neighborhood.
There were no further comments made from the public.
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COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commr. Boudreau moved the staff recommendation, with the following changes to the
conditions; (2) that a 5-foot setback be allowed; (3) suggest the applicant reduce the
overall height of the structure by 5-feet as shown in the exhibit from the San Luis
Obispo peak; (4) delete the text: “a planter with a minimum interior dimension of three
feet” and add “a tree well, light bollards, or surface and material change shall be
developed between the common garden and the guest parking”. And add condition 6
as follows: The screen shrubs that are shown on east property line are to be evergreen
and approved by staff for indigenous flower system and Fan Palm adjacent to the
telephone pole. Seconded by Commr. Wilhelm.
AYES: Commrs. Boudreau, Wilhelm, Root, Howard, Lopes, Smith, & Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried on a 7:0 vote.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION:
3. Staff:
A. Agenda Forecast:
There was no agenda forecast given.
4. Commission:
Commr. Smith commented that sometimes the rules and regulations defeat the
Commission in their purpose to make a good-looking City.
Commr. Lopes commented that regulations are meant to catch the worst case.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. to
the next regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., in Council Hearing
Room.
Respectfully submitted by
Irene E. Pierce
Recording Secretary