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Home My WebLink About07-18-2016 ARC MinutesMinutes ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION Monday, July 18, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday, July 18th, 2016 at 5:08 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by ARC Liaison Doug Davidson. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Patricia Andreen, Ken Curtis, Allen Root, and Angela Soll. Absent: Commissioners Suzan Ehdaie, Amy Nemcik, and Greg Wynn Staff. Deputy Director Doug Davidson, Associate Planner Rachel Cohen, and Recording Secretary Brad T. Opstad Director Davidson called for Commissioner to volunteer to preside as Standing Chair; Commissioner Andreen obliged. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 570 Higuera Street, ARCH -2699-2016: Review of the remodel and rehabilitation of the Historic Master List Golden State Creamery and the construction of the new 2,880 square foot commercial building with off-site parking within the downtown historic district with a categorical exemption from environmental review; C -D -H zone; Creamery, LLC, applicant. Planner Cohen discussed the project's background from the initial proposal in April of 2015 through its modification and subsequent CDD Director approval, the building's redevelopment in the 1970's and its historical significance as a unique site of milk production. Nancy Hubbard spoke as a Project Manager & Applicant Representative; discussed working with staff to achieve the ideal blend of retaining natural site features, while providing low -impact retail functionality for tenants and improved safety & feasibility for pedestrian traffic. COMMISSION DISCUSSION In response to Commissioner Curtis' inquiry, Applicant -Owner Pat Arnold indicated the plan to upgrade tenant roster signage found at the Higuera entrance. In response to Commissioner Soll's public correspondence -generated inquiry, Mr. Arnold indicated that restaurant deliveries are done during daylight hours and limited to when Sysco is able to deliver to its clients. Acting Chair Andreen voiced consideration of removing the "Cows" mural; Owner Arnold reported the mixed reviews of the complex's tenants and indicated there would be a collaborative effort among them as to what should replace it once it is over -painted. PUBLIC COMMENT Ursula Bishop, San Luis Obispo, indicated that the project is in no condition to warrant approval; requested that the "pedestrian plaza" is better defined; voiced that the bordering neighborhood was not adequately considered, given that it will be severely impacted by noise and parking issues. Mark Johnson, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns with building five being proposed that includes storefront roll -up windows and running the risk of becoming a bar or nightclub. Mary Mitchell, San Luis Obispo, discussed the insufficient provision of parking downtown and its subsequent impact on Dana Street; stated multiple concerns for the lack of protection from the downtown character suffering deepened encroachment of a nightclub scene. D. Kesting, Sunnyvale, questioned the historical value of the site, concurring with the previously voiced Public Comments which insisted upon consideration on parking, and urging need for a parking analysis report that better prepares tenants for impending success. Dixie Cliff, San Luis Obispo, complemented the project's aesthetic sensibility but lobbied for maintaining the current mural; voiced concerns about the parking situation as it affects the downtown's entirety. Mary White, San Luis Obispo, stated that noise & parking are an existing problem in the neighborhood and especially on weekends; voiced escalating concern that the automobile vandalism and crime of the last five years will worsen with the project's traffic. Camille Small, San Luis Obispo, suggested that the developers should look less at maximizing absolute profit and consider writing a contractual stipulation into its lease agreement prohibiting building five from becoming a nightclub. Minutes — Architectural Review Commission for July 18, 2016 Page 2 COMMISSION DELIBERATION Planner Cohen and Deputy Director Davidson addressed the Public concerns of continuous nightclub development further down Higuera, through discussion of the stringent process and heavy scrutiny which dining establishments would undergo in a license -maximized area of City. Commissioner Root voiced support of articulation on the proposed building's exterior be better than corrugated metal on sides and roofline with no relief except for some signage and doorframes; advocated for noise & nuisance conditions while also conditioning delivery times. Commissioner Curtis voiced concern for the use of roll -up doors on building five given the uncertainty as to the nature of the tenants who would occupy the space in the future and questioned the type of doors at this location. ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SOLL, the Commission approved the remodel and rehabilitation of the Historic Master List Golden State Creamery and the construction of a new 2,880 square foot commercial building with off-site parking within the Downtown Historic District; with a Categorical Exception of Environmental review; with the addition of the following Conditions: A.) Applicant shall provide more articulation on Building #5 by breaking up the corrugated metal siding with other materials and/or color; B.) Roll -up doors on Building #5 shall be closed at 9 p.m. on Sundays & weekdays and no later than 10 p.m. on weekends; C.) Applicant shall maintain the mural ("Cows") until the new public art project is approved; and D.) Deliveries shall be both prohibited before 7 a.m. and occur on Higuera Street to the extent feasible; with Condition #6 to read "The applicant shall pay in -lieu fees for 4-5-16 parking spaces; and with the acceptance of the Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation, on the following 4:0:0:3 roll call vote: AYES: Root, Soll, Curtis, Andreen NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Nemcik, Ehdaie, Wynn AGENDA FORECAST Deputy Director Davidson provided the Agenda Forecast: August 111: Conceptual Review of 71 Palomar August 151h: Sign regulations on two (2) mixed-use projects Deputy Director Davidson indicated that an enforcement case was filed on the Quiky Car Wash, as it pertained to its rooftop signage. Minutes — Architectural Review Commission for July 18, 2016 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: 09/12/2016 Minutes — Architectural Review Commission for July 18, 2016 Page 4