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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 11-18-2024 ARC Draft Minutes 1 Architectural Review Commission Minutes November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Present: Commissioners Robert Arens, John Carrion, Charles Gerencser, Vice Chair Ashley Mayou, Chair Brian Pineda Absent: Commissioners Kelley Abbas, Michael Clark City Staff Present: Principal Planner Rachel Cohen, Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Pineda. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: Steve Barasch --End of Public Comment-- Principal Planner Rachel Cohen clarified purview of the Architectural Review Commission, which focuses on architecture and site design. 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 6, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Arens Second By Commissioner Carrion To approve the Architectural Review Commission Minutes of May 6, 2024. Ayes (5): Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Carrion, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Pineda Absent (2): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Clark CARRIED (5 to 0) Page 5 of 54 2 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4.a 466 DANA STREET (ARCH-0329-2022) CONSTRUCTION OF 20 LOW TO VERY LOW INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES AND REHABILITATION OF THE HISTORIC ROSA BUTRÓN ADOBE The following Commissioners reported ex parte communications with the applicant during site visits:  Chair Pineda  Commissioner Arens  Vice Chair Mayou Housing Coordinator David Amini presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Smart Housing Solutions representative Anne Wyatt provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. The last two minutes of her presentation she reserved for response to public comment. Chair Pineda opened the Public Comment Public Comments: Dana Hunter Joel Petry Miriam Sullivan Steve Barasch Leslie Halls William Watson Lea Brooks Erik Berg-Johansen --End of Public Comment-- Anne Wyatt, Smart Housing Solutions, responded to public comment with the remaining two minutes of her presentation time. Chair Pineda closed the Public Comment Page 6 of 54 3 Motion By Chair Pineda Second By Vice Chair Mayou Recommend to the Planning Commission that the proposed project is consistent with the Community Design Guidelines and applicable City Standards, with the following direction:  Prioritize the adobe remodel before the new construction .  Recommend that the exterior color of the new buildings be gray or a darker color than the adobe.  Add on-site amenities, such as benches, tables, and chairs, to provide more resident community spaces.  Include more short-term bike parking for visitors to the property. Ayes (5): Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Carrion, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Pineda Absent (2): Commissioner Abbas and Commissioner Clark CARRIED (5 to 0) 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a 2025-2027 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION GOAL-SETTING AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN / BUDGET PROCESS Principal Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Pineda opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Pineda closed the Public Comment Motion By Chair Pineda Second By Commissioner Carrion Continue to pursue the 2023-25 goals for the upcoming 2025-27 fiscal cycle, listed below: Page 7 of 54 4 1. Expand the Objective Design Standards 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. 2. Complete a comprehensive update of the Community Design Guidelines for Commercial developments 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. Ayes (5): Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Carrion, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Mayou, and Chair Pineda Absent (2): Commissioner Abbas and Commissioner Clark CARRIED (5 to 0) Page 8 of 54 5 5.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Principal Planner Rachel Cohen provided the following update:  The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024, but there currently are no items on the schedule. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for December 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: XX/XX/2024 Page 9 of 54 Page 10 of 54