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Architectural Review Commission Minutes
November 14, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Architectural Review
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Kelley Abbas, Commissioner Robert Arens,
Commissioner Jacob Domine, Vice Chair Brian Pineda
Architectural Review
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Michael Clark, Commissioner Michael DeMartini,
Chair Ashley Mayou
City Staff Present: Senior Planner Rachel Cohen, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was
called to order on November 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Pineda.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 17, 2022
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Arens
Second By Commissioner Domine
To approve the Architectural Review Commission Minutes of October 17, 2022.
Ayes (3): Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Domine, and Vice Chair Pineda
Abstained (1): Commissioner Abbas (abstentions count as yes votes per
Advisory Body Bylaws)
Absent (3): Commissioner Clark, Commissioner DeMartini, and Chair Mayou
CARRIED (4 to 0)
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.a 2730 MCMILLAN AVE. REVIEW OF A FOUR-STORY MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 44 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 490
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, A SIGN PROGRAM, AND
SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROJECT IS SUBMITTED UNDER SB 330
AND INCLUDES A DENSITY BONUS REQUEST.
Associate Planner Hannah Hanh presented the staff report and responded
to Commission inquiries.
Applicant representative, Thom Jess, Arris Studio Architects, provided a
brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised.
Vice Chair Pineda opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Vice Chair Pineda closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Vice Chair Pineda
Second By Commissioner Domine
Find the project consistent with the Community Design Guidelines and
Sign Regulations and recommend approval of the project to the
Community Development Director with the following considerations:
Improve proposed fencing along the northeast property line to
provide security and screening of the railroad tracks
Add architectural elements to break up the proposed stucco walls
on the north and east elevations that are not street-facing
Ayes (4): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner
Domine, and Vice Chair Pineda
Absent (3): Commissioner Clark, Commissioner DeMartini, and Chair
Mayou
CARRIED (4 to 0)
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5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a CONTINUED REVIEW OF THE 2023-2025 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION GOAL-SETTING AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN/BUDGET
PROCESS
Senior Planner Rachel Cohen reviewed the past meeting discussion on
setting commission goals, reviewed the 2019-2021 goals and provided
direction and feedback to Commission inquiries.
By consensus, the Commission agreed on the following goals for the
2023-2025 fiscal year:
Expand the City Design Guidelines to provide additional design
requirements for more types of residential developments to include
standards and definitions for:
Specific types of residential developments (single family, duplexes,
triplexes, multifamily, mixed-use, etc.).
Overall Site Design (parking areas, outdoor spaces, landscaping,
pedestrian access, lighting, privacy, etc.).
Transitions between residential and commercial zones and high-
density residential and low-density residential zones.
Conversion of commercial buildings into residential development.
And include images and reference photos.
Complete a comprehensive update of the Community Design
Guidelines for commercial development and other design guidelines
including:
Strengthen and more clearly define guidelines for storefronts and
windows in commercial areas to maintain transparency and prevent
the installation of opaque film and interior signs and displays that
obstruct views into stores.
Update CDG for neighborhood compatibility to address transitions
between neighborhood commercial development and adjacent
residential neighborhoods (LUCE §3.5.7.9).
Overall site design (pedestrian scale, walkability, bicycle
infrastructure, outdoor spaces, landscaping, etc.)
Include more images and reference photos to highlight guideline
language.
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5.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Senior Planner Rachel Cohen provided an update of upcoming projects
and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian informed the commission that the
City's Annual Advisory Body recruitment begins in late November.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for December 5, 2022 at 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: XX/XX/2023
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