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Home My WebLink About10-07-2019 ARC MinutesMinutes ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION Monday, October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Allen Root. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Richard Beller, Michael DeMartini, Mandi Pickens, Micah Smith, Vice Chair Amy Nemcik and Chair Allen Root Absent: Commissioner Christie Withers Staff: Senior Planner Shawna Scott, Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks and as noted per item. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. --End of Public Comment-- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Architectural Review Commission Meetings of September 9, 2019 and September 16, 2019. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SMITH, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PICKENS, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Withers absent) to approve the minutes of the Regular Architectural Review Commission meetings of September 9, 2019. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BELLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DEMARTINI, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Pickens and Vice Chair Nemcik abstaining, Commissioner Withers absent), to continue the approval of the minutes to the next regular ARC meeting, pending review of the audio recording for clarification on the direction given to the applicant of the project at 609 Palm (ARCH-0350-2017 & 0415-2019). Minutes – Architectural Review Commission Meeting of October 7, 2019 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Project Address: 12250 Los Osos Valley Road; Case #: ARCH -0588-2019; Zone: C-S- PD; MegaHertz Electric, applicant. Review of a modification to a previous approval for an existing sign program for Sunset Honda to allow for the replacement of existing signs as well as the addition of new signage. The proposed modification will exceed the total allowable number of signs and dimensions established in the Sunset Honda Sign Program. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Associate Planner Cassidy McSurdy presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Applicant representatives, George Peterson and Tom Diaz with Sunset Honda, responded to Commissioner inquiries. Public Comments: None. --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BELLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DEMARTINI, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Withers absent), to recommend approval to the Community Development Director, finding the project consistent with Community Design Guidelines and Sign Regulations Section 15.40.610 (Findings for Approval of an Exception) A.3 (unusual building location on-site) and D (superior design that will not result in visual clutter and consistent with the intent of purpose of the Sign Regulations). 3.Project Address: 747 Monterey Street; Case #: OTHR-0639-2019; Zones: PF-H, C-D-S- H; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Conceptual review of the “Mission Plaza Restroom, Café, and Murray Adobe Improvements – Preliminary Site Plan”, which includes removal and replacement of the existing public restrooms on the Mission Plaza, options for providing food service on the plaza (either a café or utility hook-ups for food truck operations), and improvements to the Murray Adobe’s patio area to provide seating for visitors to the plaza and customers of the food services. The review is conceptual; therefore, environmental review (CEQA) is not required at this time. Engineer Richard Burde presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Applicant representatives, Debbie Rudd and Scott Martin with RRM Design Group, responded to Commissioner inquiries. Public Comments: Amira Albonie Dave Hannings James Papp Michael LaFrenier Dr. Miller --End of Public Comment-- Minutes – Architectural Review Commission Meeting of October 7, 2019 Page 3 ACTION: The Commission gave the following input for consideration: •Look at the larger picture and come up with a Master Plan before removing structures •Replacement of restrooms appreciated •Missing opportunity to activate the street. •Suggest removing the existing lawn area and making it part of the plaza; move the café/kiosk closer to the sidewalk to create better opportunity to inhabit street and relieve the pinch-points near the restroom. •Opposed to food trucks in the plaza due to size constraints. •Keeping the look and feel of the future Sculpture Gardens in mind. •Food trucks could be a fad, so consider building the café and designating a new location on a neighboring street where the food trucks can operate. The commission is supportive of highlighting local food truck vendors. •It would be helpful to have an image of the section through the proposed restroom, so the commission can have a better feel for the layout of the area. •Architecture of the proposed café and restrooms needs more work and nuance in terms of what might work better with the color and ornamentation; the design may be too generic and not specific enough for San Luis Obispo. •Lighten the colors of the café to make it more complementary to the surrounding area. •In consideration of all the events held in the plaza throughout the year, the commission thinks the size and layout of the café would be a good addition to the space. •Look for other ways to tie the café and restrooms into the context of the neighborhood, without mimicking the design of existing buildings. •The commission is excited about the area becoming a cultural centerpiece and would like this to be a contemporary contribution, honoring the historical significance of the area. RECESS The ARC recessed at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m. with all ARC members present. 4.Project Address: 1150 Laurel; Case #: ARCH-0505-2019, Zone: O-S, M-MU; Laurel Creek LLC, owner and Arris Studio Architects, applicant. Design review of a façade remodel of an existing warehouse structure, the project does not include any additional square footage or change in use of the existing structure. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Applicant, Chuck Braff, and his representative, Thom Jess with Arris Studios, responded to Commissioner inquiries. Public Comments: None. --End of Public Comment-- Minutes – Architectural Review Commission Meeting of October 7, 2019 Page 4 ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SMITH, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PICKENS, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Beller abstained, Commissioner Withers absent) to recommend that the Community Development Director approve the design as presented with the following recommendations to the applicant: •Consider applying more of the building’s design elements with the pergola and trellises to carry out the modern theme. •Consider replacing or redesigning the trellis rather than just painting. •Consider providing a more detailed scrim that stands out. 5.Project Address: 1404 Auto Park Way; Case #: ARCH-0079-2019; Zone: C-S-PD; Rancho Grande Motors, owner/applicant. Design review of a façade remodel of an existing commercial structure, the project does not include any additional square footage or change in use of the existing structure. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA). Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Applicant representatives, Clinton Iwanicha and Don Herst, responded to Commissioner inquiries. Public Comments: None. --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BELLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DEMARTINI, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Withers absent), to recommend that the Community Development Director work with the applicant on two different design options: 1.Let the Subaru building express their updated identity without making significant changes to the neighboring building (the existing building can remain as a backdrop). 2.Increase compatibility between the two buildings by implementing changes to the awning, increase compatibility with slate and columns, experiment with staining the existing roof tile if it would enhance compatibility (look at existing against new) or keeping the existing roof the same, creating a more unified backdrop for Subaru. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION Senior Planner Shawna Scott provided a brief agenda forecast. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Architectural Review Commission is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: 11/04/2019