HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/3/2017 Item 13, Grady
Christian, Kevin
From:John Grady <johngrady5@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Oct. 3, 2017 Meeting - Item # 13 - 1135 Santa Rosa St.
Dear Mayor Harmon and City Council Members,
It's hard for me to believe such an appeal is even before you today. The time to appeal building
design, finish colors, and articulation features was after ARC conditions were issued over two years
ago on July 6, 2015! These conditions of approval called for the inclusion of a cut-stone bulkhead and
a contrasting paint scheme, clearly specifying the colors as oyster haze and city loft. The ARC's final
approval stated, "Any change to the approved design, colors, materials, landscaping, or other
conditions of approval must be approved by the Director of the ARC". Mr. Kulick failed to do so. It
is now too late for an appeal.
One can have different opinions of the aesthetics and appeal of a structure, but our City's Community
Design Guidelines and lawful processes must be followed! Personally, before I was even aware of
this building's violations, I found it to be dark, dreary, massive, and monolithic. I believe the ARC's
choice of colors and building articulation at the pedestrian level will make this structure an appealing
addition to our downtown.
Mr. Kulick has clearly flaunted the authority of the ARC. He has flagrantly disregarded their conditions
of approval and has done as he pleased. Your only logical decision on this matter is quite clear.
Please don't be dissuaded by Mr. Kulick's apparent letter writing campaign. It is paramount you deny
his appeal and uphold the ARC's decision of July 6, 2015. To do otherwise is to open the floodgates
to every developer who follows to use this case as a precedent to do whatever it is they please.
Thank you.
John Grady
San Luis Obispo
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