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Architectural Review Commission Minutes
April 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Architectural Review
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Kelley Abbas, Commissioner Robert Arens,
Commissioner Mick Atkins, Commissioner Kyle Bell (arrived at
5:32 p.m.), Commissioner John Carrion, Commissioner Charles
Gerencser, Vice Chair Ashley Mayou
City Staff Present: Principal Planner Rachel Cohen, Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was
called to order on April 7, 2025 at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Mayou.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas administered the Oath of Office to Mick Atkins.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
As required by the Architectural Review Commission Bylaws, the following
Commissioners were elected as Chair and Vice Chair:
Motion By Commissioner Gerencser
Second By Commissioner Arens
Elect Commissioner Ashley Mayou to serve as Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins,
Commissioner Carrion, Commissioner Gerencser, and Vice Chair Mayou
Absent (1): Commissioner Bell
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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Motion By Commissioner Gerencser
Second By Commissioner Arens
Elect Commissioner John Carrion to serve as Vice Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins,
Commissioner Carrion, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou
Absent (1): Commissioner Bell
CARRIED (6 to 0)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT
5.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 16, 2024
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Carrion
Second By Commissioner Arens
To approve the Architectural Review Commission Minutes of December
16, 2024.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner
Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Carrion, and Chair Mayou
Absent (1): Commissioner Bell
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.a REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AT 3450 BROAD STREET, INCLUDING AN
APPROXIMATE 4,300 SQ. FT. ADDITION; TENANT IMPROVEMENTS;
FAÇADE REFRESH; SIGN PROGRAM; AND ACCESS, PARKING, AND
LANDSCAPING UPGRADES (ARCH-0672-2024, PDEV-0673-2024, USE-
0674-2024, TREE-0033-2025)
Associate Planner Hannah Hanh presented the staff report and responded
to Commission inquiries.
Applicant representatives Tim Ronda, SDG Architects, and Bryan Ridley,
Bracket Architecture, provided a brief overview of the project and
responded to questions raised.
Chair Mayou opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Mayou closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Arens
Second By Commissioner Gerencser
Recommend the Planning Commission approve the project, including the
proposed fencing, based on consistency with the Community Design
Guidelines, Sign Regulations, and Open Space, Drainage, and
Bicycle/Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner
Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Carrion, and Chair Mayou
Absent (1): Commissioner Bell
CARRIED (6 to 0)
Commissioner Bell joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m. and, shortly thereafter, Deputy City
Clerk Sara Armas administered his Oath of Office.
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7. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
7.a APPOINTMENT TO THE TREE COMMITTEE
Principal Planner Rachel Cohen provided an overview of the Bylaws
requirement to appoint one member of the Architectural Review
Commission to serve on the Tree Committee and answered inquiries from
Commissioners.
Commissioner Gerencser volunteered to serve as a member of the Tree
Committee in a term concurrent with his term on the Architectural Review
Commission.
7.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Principal Planner Rachel Cohen informed the Commissioners that there
were several projects in the works, but they were not ready to come
before the Commissioners yet.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for April 21, 2025 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/2025