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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2003 ARC Minutes SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 21, 2003 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Greg Wilhelm, Allen Root, Michael Boudreau, Zeljka Howard, Jim Lopes, David Smith, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson. Absent: None. Staff: Associate Planners Pam Ricci, Michael Codron, and Tyler Corey ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, SLO, expressed her opinion on having to pay for agenda packets and miscellaneous copies. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Downtown Core Area. ARC 162-01; Review of modifications to Mission Plaza to improve pedestrian circulation and provide more usable space for public functions. City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department, applicant. (To be continued to August 18, 2003). This item was continued to August 18, 2003, without discussion. 2. 12200 Los Osos Valley Road. ARC-S 47-03; Review of new pole, monument and wall signs including exceptions to the Sign Regulations for Perry Lincoln-Ford- Mercury; C-S-PD zone; Steve Havens, applicant. Associate Planner Pam Ricci presented the staff report recommending approval of a replacement pylon sign, based on findings, and subject to conditions, including reducing the sign area to conform to the sign regulations. She also recommended denial of the proposed monument sign, based on findings. Steve Havens, applicant, 11 East Donovan Road, Santa Maria, opposed removal of the Jeep sign unless extra square footage for one pylon sign was allowed. He noted for the record that he had submitted a letter that explained the reasons why all these signs had to be separate. PUBLIC COMMENTS: ARC Minutes July 21, 3003 Page 2 MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, reiterated her objection to having to pay for copies and agenda packets. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Commission had concerns that the sign proposal, as presented, lacked design consistency with the wide variety in sign types and sizes proposed. There was extensive discussion regarding the best ways for car dealerships with multiple lines of cars to provide identification and a variety of alternatives, including additional monument signs along Los Osos Valley Road were discussed. Ultimately, the majority of the ARC favored staff’s recommendation, which attempted to bring site signage in closer conformance with City standards. Commr. Howard moved approval of a replacement pylon sign and new wall signs along the Los Osos Valley Road fascia, including an additional sign for Jeep, based on findings and subject to conditions in the staff report, including reducing the area to conform to the Sign Regulations, and denial of the proposed monument sign, based on findings as stated in the report. Seconded by Commr. Lopes. Commr. Root did not support the motion because he felt a car dealership warrants more signage due to their dependency on public image. He felt the 200 square foot limit is arbitrary, and would like to see proposed signs for the dealership have more continuity with one another. Commr. Boudreau did not support the motion because by his calculations, the applicant could be allowed 500 square feet of signage, with findings, based on the percentage of signage. Commr. Smith did not support the motion because he felt the applicant should not be restricted to two signs because they need to identify the various lines of cars sold at the site. AYES: Commrs. Howard, Lopes, Wilhelm, and Stevenson NOES: Commrs. Root, Smith, and Vice-Chair Boudreau ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried on a 4:3 vote. 3. 994 Mill Street. ARC 60-03; Review of an equipment upgrade to an existing rooftop wireless communications facility; O zone; Verizon Wireless, applicant. Associate Planner Tyler Corey presented the staff report, recommending the Commission refer the project back to the applicant with direction regarding changes to the overall design of the project to be more architecturally compatible with the site and integral to the building. He presented some photo-simulations of the proposed project. ARC Minutes July 21, 3003 Page 3 Arlan Nickel, project representative, gave a brief explanation on the existing whip antennas, and noted they have a broadcast ability of 360-degrees. He explained that the proposed height of the panel antennas was necessary to clear the roofline of the building, and explained the types of material for the panels. PUBLIC COMMENTS: MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, SLO, expressed concern with all the wiring that is being placed at this location because it might pose a safety problem to people throughout the area. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Commission discussed various alternatives to improve the applicant’s proposal to screen all new and existing roof-mounted wireless telecommunications equipment. Specific conditions were added to the project approval that require the construction of an architectural feature that would appear integral to the building and include textured siding, pilasters and trim to blend with the existing structure. Overall, the Commission was supportive of the project and the applicant was amenable to the required changes. Commr. Wilhelm moved final approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction/installation shall be subject to review and approval of a building permit application prior to the start of construction. Any change to the approved design or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate. 2. A new stealth architectural feature shall screen all existing and proposed roof mounted telecommunications equipment on the south, west and east sides of the building, while following the footprint of the existing roof mounted metal screening, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. 3. The stealth enclosure shall include one (1) or more elements of the monolith form located on the southerly building elevation and incorporate pilasters and trim of the easterly building elevation to blend with the existing building, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. 4. The three remaining dish antennas shall be painted to match the new screen wall, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. Seconded by Commr. Howard. AYES: Commrs. Wilhelm, Howard, Root, Boudreau, Lopes, Smith & Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried on a 7:0 vote. ARC Minutes July 21, 3003 Page 4 4. 3592 Broad Street. ARC 24-03; Conceptual review of plans to develop a mixed- use project with 70 dwellings and 30, 000 square-feet of commercial floor area; C-S-S zone; Broad Street Partners, applicant. Associate Planner Michael Codron presented the staff report requesting the Commission provide direction to the applicant regarding the proposed building design, sound wall and landscaping plan. Hamish Marshall, applicant, offered a brief explanation on the concept of the mixed-use project and gave an in-depth overview of the project as a whole. Carol Florence, Oasis Associates, SLO, discussed the site plan and presented a general description of the project. Roland Fournier gave a brief overview of the pedestrian access and parking. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Donald Hedrick, SLO, felt the sound study that was done is flawed because the swale and DI flood during heavy rains and noted there is a serious traffic light problem. He presented a letter to the Commission expressing his concerns with the project. MaryBeth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, opposed mixed-use development. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The ARC discussed the proposed project at length and provided direction to the applicant on changes to incorporate into plans submitted to the Commission for final approval. The ARC’s discussion focused on the orientation of the two main commercial pad buildings to Broad Street, the proposed driveway alignment with Prado Road, landscaping of the sound wall, the location of the tot park, and the design of the proposed residences. Overall, the ARC was supportive of the project. Commr. Boudreau expressed concern with density from a livability standpoint, however supported the project. Commr. Wilhelm expressed support for the project, but felt guest parking will be an issue. Commr. Root suggested public art be incorporated into the project. Commr. Howard noted her concern with noise and aesthetics from Sacramento Drive. Chairperson Stevenson had concerns with the elevation and felt noise issue is going to be a problem. He also voiced concern with the conflict between the residential traffic on Sacramento Drive. ARC Minutes July 21, 3003 Page 5 There were no further comments made from the Commission. COMMISSION AND DISCUSSION: 5. Staff: A. Turning Template Discussion: There was discussion on the turning template. B. Agenda Forecast: Planner Codron gave an agenda forecast of upcoming items. 6. Commission: A. Recent Project Review-Lesson Learned- Commr. Howard addressed a wall sign at Ralph’s Store. Commr. Lopes commented on the ventilation ducts at Sierra Vista Hospital. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Hearing Room. Respectfully submitted by Irene E. Pierce Recording Secretary