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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2017 ARC Minutes Minutes ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISION Monday, March 20, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Wynn. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Amy Nemcik, Allen Root, Angela Soll, Vice Chair Suzan Ehdaie (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), and Chair Wynn Absent: Commissioner Brian Rolph Staff: Community Development Deputy Director Doug Davidson, Associate Planner Kyle Bell, and Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER NEMCIK, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SOLL, CARRIED BY CONSENSUS 4-0-2 to approve the Minutes of the Architectural Review Commission meetings of January 9, 2017 and January 30, 2017 as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 135 Ferrini Road. ARCH-2451-2015: Continued review of a three story multi-family residential project that includes five residential units, with a categorical exemption from environmental review; R-4 zone; Zac Missler, applicant. Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report with use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Minutes – Architectural Review Commission Meeting of March 20, 2017 Page 2 As requested by Chair Wynn, Associate Planner Bell provided a brief overview of the traffic impacts associated with the project. Applicant Truitt Vance expressed appreciation for the consideration showed by the Commission and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comment: Ed Hazencamp requested information regarding the barrier between the project and his property. --End of Public Comment-- Associate Planner Bell confirmed the barrier between Mr. Hazencamp’s property and the project will be a 6 -foot wooden fence. Commission discussion followed. Applicant Truitt Vance responded to Commission comments regarding the revised color palette, stating the palette is not as mute as it appears in the presentation and that another project in the neighborhood used a similar palette with positive feedback from the community. Chair Wynn requested paint samples be provided on future color boards. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROOT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SOLL, CARRIED BY CONSENSUS 5-0-1 to approve the project as presented in the staff report with the following amendment to condition #4: 4. The applicant shall work with staff to revise and refine the colors and materials to provide lighter colors and consider utilizing wood siding on the upper levels. The applicant shall note the use of smooth finish stucco on the building plans to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 2. Mission Plaza Concept Plan. OTHR-0172-2017: Conceptual review and discussion of the Mission Plaza Concept Plan within the Downtown Historic District; discussion of this item is not subject to CEQA; C-D-H zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Debbie Rudd, RRM Design Group, presented an in-depth review of the conceptual plan with use of a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comments: Chuck Crotser, San Luis Obispo, provided feedback on various elements of the concept plan and suggested future collaboration with the Downtown Concept Plan Creative Vision Team. Minutes – Architectural Review Commission Meeting of March 20, 2017 Page 3 Ken Schwartz spoke in favor of the project, provided background information on the concept, and suggested incorporating a cultural center. Dean Miller provided background information on the plaza and feedback on the current concept plan, and suggested the intersection at Chorro and Monterey Street become part of the plaza concept. --End of Public Comment-- Commissioner Root spoke in favor of the concept; stated an archway at the entrance would create a sense of confinement and he would prefer to see an alternative to that archway; expressed interest in Chorro and Monterey Streets becoming part of the concept. Commissioner Soll spoke in favor of the concept; stated she would like to see the splashpad relocated closer to the children’s museum and is not in favor of the archway entrance. Vice-Chair Ehdaie spoke in favor of the wheel-free space and expressed interest in more information about connectivity from the creek-side path to the other side of the bridge. Commissioner Nemcik spoke in favor of the concept and voiced support for the removal of the amphitheater; stated she would like to see the adobe repurposed as a living museum. Chair Wynn spoke in favor of the concept and agreed with previous comments regarding the archways, relocation of the splash pad, and possible expansion of the project to include Chorro and Monterey; stated he would like to see a reduced number of switchbacks. COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION Deputy Director Davidson provided an agenda forecast. There was a brief discussion regarding the future appointment of two new members and the end of Vice-Chair Ehdaie’s term on the ARC. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: 05/15/2017