HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC-1012-17 (ARCH-2634-2016 -- 175 Venture Drive)RESOLUTION NO. ARC -1012-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES OF THE AVILA RANCH
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED JUNE 19, 2017, 175 VENTURE DRIVE (ARCH
2634-2016, a.k.a. "AVILA RANCH")
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing on February 1, 2016, to review the draft Design Guidelines for the
proposed Avila Ranch Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission at that public hearing recommended
modifications of the Design Guidelines with respect to design -related standards, architecture,
community design, and other items within the Architectural Review Commission's purview; and
WHEREAS, the project applicant modified the proposed Development Plan to address
Architectural Review Commission's input; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing on June 19, 2017, to review the updated Design Guidelines for the
proposed Avila Ranch Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required
by law; and
WHEREAS, the June 19, 2017, Architectural Review Commission hearing was for the
purpose of formulating and forwarding recommendations to the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo regarding the project; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission has duly considered all evidence,
including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations
by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Architectural Review Commission of
the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. The proposed Design Guidelines, as modified substantially, address the Commission's previous
input provided on February 1, 2016.
2. Any mitigation measures that may arise from the Final EIR that relate to aesthetics and design
are implemented through the Planning Commission's review and City Council's certification of
the Final EIR.
Resolution No. ARC -1012-17
ARCH -2634-2016 (175 Venture Drive)
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The Design Guidelines of the Avila Ranch Development Plan are consistent with General Plan
Land Use Element Policy 12.3 since they incorporate design criteria to meet the City's
expectation for quality and character in new development.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. A Final EIR is now under public review and will be
considered by the City Council for certification.
SECTION 3. Action. The Architectural Review Commission hereby recommends approval
to the City Council of the Design Guidelines for the Avila Ranch Development Plan in the context
of the Planning Commission's own recommendations regarding overall project approval to the City
Council.
On motion by Commissioner Beller, seconded by Commissioner Starzyk, and on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Nemcik, Rolph, Starzyk, Beller, Vice -Chair Soll, and Chair Wynn
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Root
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 19th day of June, 2017.
Doug Davids , Secretary
Architectural Review Commission