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City of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Architectural Review Commission
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
AGENDA
Council Hearing Room
City Hall - 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
June 2, 2014 Monday 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commrs. Patricia Andreen, Ken Curtis, Suzan Ehdaie, Amy Nemcik,
Allen Root, Vice-Chair Greg Wynn, and Chairperson Michelle
McCovey-Good
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Commissioners or staff may modify the order of items.
MINUTES: Minutes of May 19, 2014. Approve or amend.
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Commission about items
not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their
name and city of residence. Comments are limited to five minutes per person. Items
raised at this time are generally referred to the staff and, if action by the Commission is
necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: Any court challenge to the action taken on public hearing items on this agenda
may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public
hearing. If you wish to speak, please give your name and address for the record.
Any decision of the Architectural Review Commission is final unless appealed to the City
Council within 10 days of the action. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the
Commission may file an appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available in the
Community Development Department, City Clerk’s office, or on the City’s website
(www.slocity.org). The fee for filing an appeal is $273 and must accompany the appeal
documentation.
1. 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue. ARCPA 72-14; Review of Public Art for World
Trade Center Memorial at Fire Station 1; PF-H zone; City of San Luis Obispo –
Parks and Recreation Dept., applicant. (Melissa Mudgett)
COMMENT & DISCUSSION
2. Staff
a. Agenda Forecast
3. Commission
ADJOURNMENT
Presenter: Melissa Mudgett
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: Review of public art proposed to be installed at Fire Station No. 1 as part of the World Trade Center Memorial. PROJECT ADDRESS: 2160 Santa Barbara Ave BY: Melissa Mudgett, P&R Manager Phone Number: 805-781-7296 E-mail: mmudgett@slocity.org FILE NUMBER: ARC-PA 72-14 FROM: Pam Ricci, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment 1), which finds that the
public artwork proposed for the World Trade Center Memorial project at Fire Station No. 1
meets the City’s Guidelines for Public Art, based on findings, and subject to conditions, and
recommend City Council approval of the project.
SITE DATA
Applicant City of San Luis Obispo
Representative Melissa Mudgett, Parks &
Recreation Department
Zoning Public Facility (PF)
General Plan Public Facility
Site Area Approx. 2.65 acres
Environmental
Status
Categorically Exempt under Class
11, Accessory Structures, of the
CEQA Guidelines.
SUMMARY
The City of San Luis Obispo has received an original steel beam from the fallen World Trade
Center in New York City. The World Trade Center artifact, a steel I-Beam measuring
approximately 10’x11”x19” (L x W x H) and weighing nearly 1500 lbs, was delivered to the City in
2009. The City of San Luis Obispo, in collaboration with the City’s Fire and Police Departments,
desired to incorporate this artifact into a public art project, memorializing the First Responders of
this tragedy. The City desired to have a memorial that would pay tribute to all of the innocent
victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and specifically to the 343 Firefighters and 60
Police Officers who lost their lives while rescuing those trapped in the Twin Towers. The City
sought art proposals that would showcase the beam in a way that does justice to the artifact’s
national and historical significance and to San Luis Obispo’s public art initiative. The goal of the art
piece was to create a forum for reflection and commemoration.
Meeting Date: June 2, 2014
Item Number: 1
Project
Site
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Figure 1 – WTC Steal I-Beam
On January 19, 2010, the City Council approved a budget allocation of $70,000 in support of this
memorial project. The competition for the design of this memorial began in October 2013 when
artists, nation-wide, applied for the project. In December 2013, an Art Jury (consisting of neighbors,
local business, educators, artists, school district representative and both Police and Fire Department
staff) reviewed 97 applications for this project and selected five (5) semi-finalists to return with
detailed proposals. On February 28, 2014, the semi-finalists presented their design concepts to the
Art Jury. The Art Jury evaluated each semi-finalist’s design concept and public art criteria,
ultimately making a recommendation for approval of a design concept for this memorial project.
The artist and design selection was a multi-phase process. By having an art jury review, it
ensures the selection of an art piece is meaningful, conforms to policy and is relevant to the
community as a whole.
1.0 COMMISSION’S PURVIEW
The project is a public art proposal at a City-owned facility. All public art shall meet the City’s
Public Art Guidelines and receive approvals by the appropriate Advisory Bodies and the City
Council. The City’s Public Art Policy designates the ARC to evaluate the proposal for very
specific criteria. The ARC’s role is to determine whether the proposal is consistent with these
criteria.
2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
2.1 Site Description
As a joint public safety project, the location of the public art shall be at flag pole located near the
front entrance of the San Luis Obispo Fire Station No.1 and the Emergency Dispatch Center
located at 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue. The exact placement of the memorial shall be at the
original flag pole location as identified in Figure 2. A flag pole currently exists in the center of
the circular courtyard and is recommended for relocation prior to art installation. The Memorial
project will conform to this courtyard area at the front entrance of this City facility.
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ARC-PA 72-14; 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue (June 2, 2014)
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Figure 2 – Project Location
2.2 Project Description
The design concept is titled “Standing Tall”. This concept speaks directly to the loss of Police
and Firefighters killed in the destruction of the World Trade Center twin towers. The emergency
workers are symbolized by a tall metal post – 343 Firefighters represented by reddish/rusted steel
and 60 Police officers represented by blue anodized aluminum.
All 403 posts will be embedded in two concrete bases that follow the arc of the circular plaza.
These bases will be low, allowing the sculptural posts to be the main visual impact. The
different colored posts will be randomly interspersed with each other, adding a great visual
interest while referring to the fact that regardless of what hat the first responder wore, they all
sacrificed together.
The I-beam artifact is
presented horizontally,
mounted as if it was
floating above its
concrete pedestal.
Engraved plaques will
describe its
significance. Benches
provided will allow the
viewers to sit and
contemplate their
surroundings. LED up-
lighting will further
enhance the site,
illuminating the metal
posts and the World
WTC
Memorial
Location
Figure 3 – Standing Tall Schematic
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Trade Center beam. This design creates a visual barrier for the Memorial area and is
aesthetically engaging to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The site will become an attractive and
iconic place to commemorate the lives of the 9/11 Emergency Responders. The conceptual
design for “Standing Tall” is provided in Figures 3 and 4.
Figure 4 – Site View “Standing Tall”
3.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
The public art process began nearly five years ago (in 2009) when the City acquired a beam from
the World Trade Center building. In 2010, the City Council approved the memorial project and
allocated funds in support. Since then, staff has worked to incorporate this project into the City’s
robust public art process. In December 2013, and again in February 2014, an Art Jury convened
to review proposals and conceptually approve a memorial design. On May 27, 2014, the
proposed design was presented to the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) for its review and
recommendation to the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). As the memorial project is
located in a historical district, the residents/businesses located in the Railroad District have
received a mailed public notification alerting them to the CHC meeting and the opportunity to
review and provide the committee with feedback on the proposed memorial design.
The proposed memorial project is being presented to the City’s Architectural Review
Commission (ARC) Advisory Body on June 2, 2014. City Council will have the final
opportunity to review and recommend approval of the public art piece at its July 15, 2014
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meeting. All public art is required to be reviewed by the ARC for conformity to the City’s Public
Art Guidelines. Following the review and approvals of the CHC and ARC, the City Council will
receive Advisory Body recommendations and provide a final review and approval of the World
Trade Center Memorial design.
Figure 5, as provided below, details the City’s public art process from the memorial’s inception
through to the final installation and dedication of the project.
Figure 5 – Public Art Process
The City’s Public Art Policy designates the ARC to evaluate the proposal for very specific
criteria. Staff has provided statements (in italics) identifying whether the proposal meets the
criteria, which the Commission can adopt or modify as desired.
1. Publicly funded public art shall be located within the public right-of-way, a public
building or otherwise shall be easily visible or accessible from a public right-of-way.
Interior locations for public art are permitted, and should be freely open and
accessible to the public.
The planned World Trade Center Memorial project, “Standing Tall”, is to be placed on
City-owned property located at Fire Station No. 1 and the City Emergency Dispatch
Center (2160 Santa Barbara Avenue). The front courtyard is accessible to the public
24/7. The intent is to provide this space as a location for reflection as well as a
destination for school groups to come and learn about our nations’ tragic events as a
part of the school district US history curriculum.
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2. Privately funded public art shall be located on privately owned land or buildings
which are places of high visibility to the public. Such places shall be in exterior
locations, and not within buildings. If privately funded public art is donated to the
City, Guidelines No. 1 above applies to location of art.
Not applicable. This is a city-funded public art project.
3. Consideration shall be given to the size, massing, location and scale of the proposed
piece and to potential conflicts with present or future vegetation or construction.
The location of the site lends itself to the memorial. The World Trade Center steel I-Beam is
approximately ten feet long, weighing 1,500 pounds. The vertical steel rods, representing
each of the 403 emergency responder lives lost, will be secured within a 2-foot high concrete
planter box and will extend 8 feet above the box. Both the horizontal placement of the beam
and the vertical rods will provide a visual experience for memorial visitors. Due to the
open nature of the location, the scale is appropriate and provide context for the piece.
The space between the vertical rods will assures visibility of the beam in the center
courtyard and will help to define the entry to the fire station/dispatch center.
The project is consistent with the general design principles included in the Community
Design Guidelines for new projects to fit the site, be logically located in terms of
surrounding uses and to take in account future maintenance concerns.
4. Public art shall be compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
historic, social and cultural characteristics, architectural scale, materials, land use,
and geographical and environmental context.
The proposed public art, “Standing Tall” is compatible with its City facility location and
appropriately integrated existing site. The design incorporates steel, aluminum, concrete
and stone as well as rust/earthy colors that are appropriate to the aesthetics of Railroad
Historic District.
5. The design and placement of public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle
traffic, or conflict with public or private easements.
The proposed public art has been integrated into the existing facility setting at the main
courtyard entrance of Fire Station No. 1 and the Emergency Dispatch Center. This
location does not impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
6. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public health concerns created
by the artwork.
Placement of the artwork (steel beam and rods) creates no public health or safety
concerns. The proposed memorial design incorporates the 10-foot steel I-beam into the
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center courtyard with the steel rods encompassing the courtyard. The vertical steel rods
will not impede a visual line of site to the I-beam. The height of the rods discourages
climbing.
7. Public art shall be integrated with the site and/or building, and include landscaping,
lighting, interpretive information and other amenities where appropriate.
Lighting will be included in both the rod bases as well as for the I-beam. Lighting will be
integrated into the concrete bases to provide up lighting for the vertical rods. Lighting
will also be incorporated in the stone pedestal which will support the I-beam; thereby
providing soft illumination under the I-beam. Illumination levels will be low to avoid
light trespass and minimize any impacts to neighboring residents or businesses. Lighting
fixtures shall be properly directed and shielded consistent with Section 17.23.050 of the
Zoning Regulations.
Staff will solicit landscape recommendations/modifications as proposed by the Tree
Committee and City Arborist to ensure plantings and landscape maintenance are in
accordance with City standards.
8. Public art shall be securely installed.
The memorial design shall be integrated in the existing site and will be in accordance
with the City’s Standards and Specifications for engineering.
Community Design Guidelines
Chapter 6.4 of the Community Design Guidelines discusses the procedural criteria for the
selection and placement of public art. As proposed, the artwork is consistent with the guidelines.
4.0 ALTERNATIVES
4.1. Determine that the proposed memorial public art is inconsistent with the City’s
Community Design Guidelines, or the City’s Public Art Policy, based on findings.
4.2 Continue action with direction to the staff if more information is necessary in order to
render a decision.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Vicinity Map
3. Artist Renderings “Standing Tall”
4. Cultural Heritage Committee May 27, 2014 Meeting Minutes (to be provided at the meeting)
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 72-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED PUBLIC ART
ENTITLED “STANDING TALL” MEETS THE CITY’S GUIDELINES
FOR PUBLIC ART FOR THE WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL
(2160 SANTA BARBARA AVENUE; ARC PA 72-14)
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, on June 2, 2014, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application ARC
PA 72-14, City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department, applicant; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; 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.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
1. The proposed artwork is consistent with the City’s Guidelines for Public Art, as stated in
the City’s Public Art Manual, Appendix C.
2. The Art Review Committee Jury approved the artwork design in February, 2014.
3. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community Design
Guidelines.
4. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA Guidelines, Class
11, Accessory Structures).
Section 2. Action. The Commission hereby supports public art application ARC PA 72-
14 allowing installation of the public art for the World Trade Center Memorial project at 2160
Santa Barbara Avenue and recommends approval to the City Council, subject to the following
conditions:
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Conditions
1. Along with plans submitted for a building permit, appropriate low-level lighting shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department to ensure that the art
pieces are properly illuminated for public viewing, but that glare or light spillage is not
created consistent with Section 17.23.050 of the Zoning Regulations.
2. The City’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments shall be responsible for
providing all maintenance necessary to preserve the public art in good condition, and to
protect it against physical defacement, mutilation, or alteration.
3. The City of San Luis Obispo shall assume full responsibility and liability for the piece
once approved, installed and completed.
On motion by Commissioner ________________, seconded by Commissioner
_____________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 2nd day of June 2014.
_____________________________
Pam Ricci, Secretary
Architectural Review Commission
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DRAFT
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES
May 19, 2014
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patricia Andreen, Amy Nemcik, Allen Root, Vice-Chair
Greg Wynn, and Chairperson Michelle McCovey-Good
Absent: Commissioners Suzan Ehdaie and Ken Curtis
Staff: Associate Planner Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner Walter Oetzell,
Supervising Civil Engineer Hal Hannula, Natural Resources Manager
Robert Hill, and Recording Secretary Diane Clement
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted as amended. 323 Grand Avenue, ARC 25-13, was deferred
to a future meeting at the request of the applicant.
MINUTES:
The minutes of May 5, 2014, were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no comments made from the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 1335 Johnson Avenue. ARC 175-13; Review of addition of three bedrooms on
the second floor of an existing studio residence including a creek setback
exception allowing construction within an existing building footprint on a developed
site; O-S zone; Joshua Jeschien, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)
Assistant Planner Oetzell presented the staff report, recommending continuation to a
date uncertain with direction on potential design changes that would refine the
architectural style of the building to achieve design excellence, to be more compatible
with neighboring structures, and to minimize the need for exceptions to a creek setback.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dan Ferreira, SLO, local builder, supported the project based on its scope and staging
and that it will not have an impact on the creek.
There were no further comments made from the public.
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May 19, 2014
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COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commr. Wynn stated that when building “straight up” within an existing footprint, one
isn’t creating an impact on the creek. He acknowledged, however, that there are noise,
shadowing, and other massing impacts to the creek that should be considered. He
noted that the City has worked hard to open up local creeks by dechannelizing and
pushing buildings back, and he wants the applicant to explore creating less impact on
the creek. He questioned whether the survey marks were made by a professional land
surveyor, or were simply based on Google maps. He disagreed with the applicant that
the vertical wall of the staircase grounds the building to the earth.
Natural Resources Manager Hill stated that he visited the site and that adding square
footage in a remodel triggers the need for an exception to the creek setback. He
affirmed that the top of bank and creek setback were reasonably estimated. He
reiterated the purpose of the creek setback: to protect habitat and to protect people from
the effects of erosion and flood hazard. He noted that several findings must be made in
order to grant a creek setback exception and that two of the findings (#7 and #8) were
typically the most challenging to make.
Commr. Andreen supported the staff recommendation for continuance so the applicant
can work with staff to reduce the impact on the creek.
Commr. Wynn supported continuance and added that this project seems too big for its
sensitive creek location. He discussed whether orienting new bedrooms along the
longer length of the site would help minimize the encroachment of the house into the
creek setback. He discussed detailing; noting examples of rafter tails, cornice moldings,
and other detailing that exist in the immediate area.
Commr. McCovey-Good also supported continuance.
Associate Planner Carloni stated that staff has prepared a draft resolution of approval if
the ARC were to approve the project as an alternative to continuance.
Commr. Root stated that detailing should more closely match the adjacent residence,
emulating its soffited eaves, gable trim, window wraps, and cornice molding.
Commr. Wynn agreed and stated both buildings should look like they are in the same
design family.
Applicant Jeschien stated that the plans do call for cornice molding, materials and paint
colors to match the adjacent structure. He expressed concern that the project is being
continued for direction when he has provided callout details on plans.
Commrs. Root, Andreen, and McCovey-Good stated that the plans are difficult to read.
Commr. Wynn noted the differences in window design between the adjacent existing
building and this project. He expressed concern about the type, placement, and
proportion of windows. He stated he could support vinyl windows if the detail and trim
around them is appropriate (i.e. wood trim). He requested that alternatives to the vinyl
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May 19, 2014
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railings be considered, and that the stairs be pushed back from the main portion of the
residence to add articulation to the front elevation.
Commr. McCovey-Good stated that she is fine with the solid staircase wall but suggests
that it be shifted back to break up the mass and would prefer open pickets, not
horizontal siding, on the second floor deck. She agreed with Commr. Wynn’s
comments about the windows. She felt the project could include a Dutch gable similar to
that of the adjacent structure. She was not supportive of “shiny vinyl” as a material for
this project.
Commr. Wynn stated that the entry gable should not intersect the bellyband and that
more refinement in detailing is needed, especially to the entry area.
Applicant Jeschien pointed out that 190 square feet of asphalt will be removed and
existing landscaping will remain.
Commr. Wynn noted the need to have some plantings down the side of the building and
suggested secondary planters like window boxes to soften and lighten the two-story
vertical elevation.
Commrs. Root and Wynn stated they are not very concerned about landscaping and
Commr. Andreen and McCovey-Good stated the landscaping is acceptable.
Applicant Jeschien suggested a trellis with climbing roses.
Several Commissioners noted the need to reduce the negative impact on adjacent,
smaller scale buildings and Commr. Root added that this is tricky because of the
constraints of adding a legal bedroom, the driveway, and the nine parking spaces.
Commr. Andreen noted that the big trees behind the building will help soften the
buildings appearance.
Commr. Nemcik stated she understands the need to keep the mass and scale correct
but noted taller existing buildings in the neighborhood including the adjacent shopping
center.
Commr. Root agreed, stating that an adjacent property on Pismo has a two-story
duplex.
Commr. Andreen stated she does not find the second story to be a problem because it
is not affecting privacy of adjacent residences. She noted the need for staff to state
that, due to the unique situation here, this is the only way this project can be designed.
Commr. Wynn indicated that since the Commission is supportive of a creek setback
exception, the applicant could modify the design to encroach minimally more into the
setback area to provide a higher quality design with increased articulation.
Commr. Root agreed that if the Commission can make findings to grant exceptions,
then there is latitude in the design of the second floor.
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Commr. McCovey-Good noted that Natural Resources Manager Hill visited the site and
determined that new construction will not impact the creek vegetation. She indicated
staff needs to lay out the findings for the creek setback exception and address them
one-by-one in future staff reports.
Applicant Jeschien stated the design cannot be moved any further west or south due to
the 16-foot driveway minimum and requirement for a ninth parking space.
Commr. McCovey-Good asked if the Commission should be more concerned about
getting all nine spaces or the creek setback.
Commr. Root asked if exceptions to the parking minimums are possible.
Associate Planner Carloni stated there could be a shared use reduction of up to ten
percent of the minimum requirement.
Applicant Jeschien asked about elongating a cantilevered second floor to create a
carport without supports in the creek setback.
Commr. Root stated that he favors refining the setback and the reduction in parking.
Commr. Andreen asked how many cars are parked there during business hours and the
applicant responded one or two.
Commr. Root suggested that if a parking reduction were granted, uses of the adjacent
residence could be restricted.
Applicant Jeschien asked for assurance that if he puts time and money into a
substantial redesign with one parking space removed, it will be approved.
Associate Planner Carloni stated that the Commission has given direction that they will
consider exchanging a reduction in parking for a higher quality design. He then
summarized the direction from the Commission.
Applicant Jeschien stated if the staircase is wood, he would like to leave it natural rather
than painting it to avoid the need for frequent repainting.
Commr. Wynn stated a good paint job does not require frequent repainting and he will
continue to push for natural materials.
There were no further comments made from the Commission.
On motion by Commr. Wynn, seconded by Commr. Root, to continue this item to a date
uncertain with the following direction to the applicant:
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Design Refinements
1. Provide additional detailing similar to the adjacent structure on the project site to
provide better compatibility between the two structures. Detailing should include
soffited eaves, gable trim, window trim, and cornice molding.
2. Modify window design and proportion to create uniform window style throughout all
elevations; similar to the windows of the adjacent on-site structure.
3. Provide additional window details in the project drawings. Indicate the type of
materials for the window frames and mullions, their dimensions, and colors.
Include the materials and dimensions of all lintels, sills, surrounds, recesses, and
other related window features. This should include sectional window details.
4. Modify the design so that architectural features do not conflict with one another.
5. Modify the design to include wood, rather than vinyl, deck railings to provide a
more natural appearance.
Landscaping
6. Provide taller landscaping to help break up the massing at the northwest elevation;
a landscaped trellis may be appropriate.
Massing and Form
7. Provide vertical and horizontal articulation at the northeast elevation. This may be
accomplished by providing a planar shift between the front deck wall and main
façade to reduce the apparent massing of the structure to provide visual interest.
8. Provide an open-picket design for the upper floor rear deck railing (southwest
elevation), in place of solid siding.
Creek Setback
9. Clearly indicate the top of the creek bank and associated 20-foot creek setback
line on the site plan.
10. The ARC is supportive of the proposed creek setback exception. The ARC can
support additional minor encroachment into the setback area to provide a higher
quality design with added articulation.
AYES: Commrs. Andreen, McCovey-Good, Nemcik, Root, and Wynn
NOES: None
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: Commrs. Curtis and Ehdaie
The motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
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May 19, 2014
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2. 323 Grand Avenue. ARC 25-13; Architectural review of four new five-bedoom
single-family residences; R-1 zone; Ryan Petetit/John Belsher, applicants. (Marcus
Carloni)
This item was deferred to a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments from the public.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
There were no comments made from the Commission.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION:
3. Staff:
a. Agenda Forecast by Associate Planner Carloni
1) June 2, 2014: 2160 Santa Barbara Street, public art at Fire Station 1 and
new signage for the Marigold Center.
2) June 16, 2014: Conceptual review of Mixed-Use project on the Fosters
Freeze site (590 Marsh); public art (wall mural) for 973 Leff Street; new sign
for Perry Ford/VW ; 890 Foothill Street (University Square) signage has been
resubmitted.
4. Commission:
a. Commr. Wynn asked about the 1404 Chorro Street project, wondering when it
was going to come back to the Commission for review.
b. Commr. Wynn indicated the 1349 Chorro Street flower shop did a nice job
refreshing the front façade of the building.
c. Commr. Wynn asked about the new brightly colored signs that are now being
posted on construction sites.
d. Commr. Root stated he is very interested in the Fosters Freeze site.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Diane Clement
Recording Secretary