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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-2026 ARC Action Update 1 Architectural Review Commission Minutes October 5, 2026, 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 Charles Gerencser, Vice Chair John Carrion, Chair Ashley Mayou Architectural Review Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Kyle Bell City Staff Present: Principal Planner Rachel Cohen, Deputy City Clerk Andrea Colunga-Lopez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was called to order on October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Mayou. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment-- 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Gerencser Second By Commissioner Abbas To approve the Architectural Review Commission Minutes of September 21, 2026. Ayes (6): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, Vice Chair Carrion, and Chair Mayou Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (6 to 0) 2 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.a REVIEW OF MULTI-FAMILY, 3-STORY, 28-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; 2 ADUS; REMOVAL OF 27 TREES WITH RE- PLANTING PLAN; FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION; AND 20% DENSITY BONUS WITH CONCESSIONS / WAIVERS FOR REDUCED PARKING & TREE RE-PLANTING, & HEIGHT INCREASE Vice Chair Carrion recused himself due to his conflict of interest as an employee of the architecture firm involved with the project; he exited the room at 5:04 p.m. Principal Planner, Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant representative, Joel Snyder of Ten Over Studio, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. Chair Mayou opened the Public Hearing Public Comments: Mike Cowdrey Dean Arrighi Pamela Jackson Louise Justice Kathy Basil John Lafranche Pete Evans Kathy Chance Sarah Marks Carol Jean Sharron Price-Saylor Sharon Roberts Ron O Brett Cross Liz Hannett 3 --End of Public Comment-- Chair Mayou closed the Public Hearing Chair Mayou opened the Public Hearing Public Comments: Liz Hannett Sharon Roberts --End of Public Comment-- Chair Mayou closed the Public Hearing Motion By Commissioner Gerencser Second By Commissioner Abbas Recommend acceptance of the plan relative to its tree removal and advise a 1:1 compensatory planting schedule. If possible, allow offsite compensatory plantings at Johnson park. Recommend increasing the size of the trees planted with a 36- or 48-inch box and suggest placing as many tree plantings as close to the street as possible. Ayes (5): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou Recused (1): Vice Chair Carrion Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (5 to 0) Motion By Chair Mayou Second By Commissioner Gerencser Recommend the applicant add landscaping and/ or a trellis along the retaining walls to lessen the amount of concrete seen from the inside of the site. Ayes (5): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou Recused (1): Vice Chair Carrion Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (5 to 0) 4 Motion By Commissioner Abbas Second By Commissioner Gerencser Recommend the applicant consider an alternative color scheme to include a lighter blue or olive primary color with neutral accent colors in earth tones as well as adding wood siding on all elevations to add visual interest and consider utilizing lighter colors on the ground floor level. Ayes (5): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou Recused (1): Vice Chair Carrion Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (5 to 0) Motion By Commissioner Gerencser Second By Commissioner Atkins Recommend acceptance of the plan as designed, encouraging the applicant to investigate a broader use of permeable materials on the parking area surface and the feasibility of increasing the number of parking spaces on the site by adding pneumatic parking lifts. Ayes (4): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou Noes (1): Commissioner Arens Recused (1): Vice Chair Carrion Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (4 to 1) Motion By Commissioner Abbas Second By Commissioner Atkins Recommend that the applicant increase the opacity of the balcony railings to allow for better privacy for the occupants and neighboring residents. Recommend moving the trash enclosure away from the street and closer to the residential building. Additionally, recommend increasing the screening around the transformer, preferably with landscaping. 5 Ayes (5): Commissioner Abbas, Commissioner Arens, Commissioner Atkins, Commissioner Gerencser, and Chair Mayou Recused (1): Vice Chair Carrion Absent (1): Commissioner Bell CARRIED (5 to 0) 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Principal Planner Rachel Cohen provided an update of upcoming projects. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for October 19, 2026 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/202X